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In March, the Beijing government set aside over 40,000 jobs for new college graduates. The fight for jobs remains fierce, with millions of young workers flooding the job market every year in China. Many of them, despite lacking both money and experience, opt to start their own businesses.CCTV's Tang Bo filed this report from Beijing.

published:04 Apr 2015

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Beijing is the tech start-up capital in China and Shlomo from Start-up Noodle has been living there for almost 3 years now. In this episode Shlomo shares with us everything that he has learned from his time in Beijing. He even calls Beijing "The Silicon Valley of China". Watch this episode to find out what tech start ups are doing in China and all the opportunities that exist in China's capitol.
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With over 20 million plastic bottles thrown away every day in Beijing, plastic waste has become a headache for city officials, but a lucrative business for some. Watch this video to learn more about the efforts that companies and the governments in Chinese cities are making to turn this headache into an opportunity.
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BasicChinese phrases taught to you by expats living in Beijing!
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Five expat business owners in Bejing share their favorite Chinese phrases. BONUS: If you want to get in touch, scan their QR Codes!
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Shanghai has introduced measures to encourage lending to small businesses. The city will strengthen its credit guarantee system to reduce funding obstacles faced by small and micro firms. There are also plans to build an information sharing system to increase transparency between financial institutions and enterprises.

published:05 Aug 2014

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A small tour around UIBE on the day we went to submit my sister into the school. Classes still hadn't started so the school was kind of empty and many of the places were closed...
Un pequeño tour dentro de la UIBE el dia en que fuimos a suscribir a la Kami. La escuela estaba un tanto vacia y muchos lugares cerrados porque fuimos un mes antes de que las clases empezaran.

published:07 May 2017

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In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the process of doing. The seats on this particular flight are angled lie flat, which are fine on a 3 hour journey but not great at all for red-eye flights. Food is always hit or miss with Air China. The breakfast at the business class lounge wasn't anything special or tasty. The hot food section was too small and really not up to the standards of Air China's regional competitors including the Taiwanese airlines.
The flight was a very remote gate and the bus ride to the plane took about 20 minutes. We got a very good tour of Beijing Capital international airport and it is amazing how big the airport is.
Onboard, I find myself in an old but clean A330. Comfy slippers were provided and the flight attendant quickly provided me with champagne and nuts. The younger flight attendants are usually the much nicer ones since they seem to be still in love with the business. One unusual thing I noticed on this flight was that the FAs can speak Japanese pretty well but they only made one announcement in Japanese (which surprised my Japanese seatmates as they assumed no one spoke Japanese). I had the Guizhou chicken onboard and it tasted restaurant quality but nothing outstanding.
Overall, service onboard is totally fine, but can a let down. I have met very nice and detailed oriented Air China staff, and these are generally the younger not jaded staff. Food was fine, but the entertainment is seriously outdated. Air China does have a newer generation of A330 business class seats but it is not clear which routes has them. Otherwise, I would definitely pick ANA over Air China on this route in the future.

Toby Hall, chief executive of Minds + MachinesGroupLimited (LON:MMX), tells Proactive they've received the green light in Beijing to start selling the hugely popular internet signature.
They were one of ten businesses to gain authorisation in a market of 22 mln people and thousands of small and emerging businesses.
MMX says the latest permission will further “accelerate” their progress in the People’s Republic.

Small business

Small businesses are normally privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships. What businesses are defined as "small" in terms of government support and tax policy varies depending on the country and industry. Small businesses range from 15 employees under the AustralianFair Work Act 2009, 50 employees according to the definition used by the European Union, and fewer than 500 employees to qualify for many U.S. Small Business Administration programs. Small businesses can also be classified according to other methods such as sales, assets, or net profits.

Characteristics

Researchers and analysts of small or owner-managed businesses generally behave as if nominal organizational forms (e.g., partnership, sole-trader or corporation) and the consequent legal and accounting boundaries of owner-managed firms are consistently meaningful. However, owner-managers often do not delineate their behaviour to accord with the implied separation between their personal and business interests. Lenders also often contract around organizational (corporate) boundaries by seeking personal guarantees or accepting privately held assets as collateral. Because of this behaviour, researchers and analysts should reject the relevance of the organizational types and implied boundaries in many contexts relating to owner-managed firms. These include analyses that use traditional accounting disclosures, and studies that view the firm as defined by some formal organizational structure.

Business class

Business class is a travel class available on many commercial airlines and rail lines, known by brand names which vary by airline or rail company. In the airline industry, it was originally intended as an intermediate level of service between economy class and first class, but many airlines now offer business class as the highest level of service, having eliminated first class seating. Business class is distinguished from other travel classes by the quality of seating, food, drinks, ground service and other amenities. Full business class is usually denoted 'J' or 'C' with schedule flexibility, but can be many other letters depending on circumstances.

Airlines

History

Airlines began separating full-fare and discounted economy class passengers in the late 1970s. In 1976, KLM introduced a Full Fare Facilities (FFF) service for its full fare economy class passengers, which allowed them to sit at the front of the economy cabin immediately behind first class, and this concept was quickly copied by several other airlines including Air Canada. Both United Airlines and Trans World Airlines experimented with a similar three-class concept in 1978, but abandoned it due to negative reactions from discount economy class travelers who felt that amenities were being taken away from them. United also cited the difficulty of tracking which passengers should be seated in which section of the economy cabin on connecting flights.American Airlines also began separating full-fare economy passengers from discounted economy passengers in 1978, and offered open middle seats for full-fare passengers.

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Beijing college grads look to start small businesses

Beijing college grads look to start small businesses

Beijing college grads look to start small businesses

In March, the Beijing government set aside over 40,000 jobs for new college graduates. The fight for jobs remains fierce, with millions of young workers flooding the job market every year in China. Many of them, despite lacking both money and experience, opt to start their own businesses.CCTV's Tang Bo filed this report from Beijing.

9:02

Business in China-Lessons Learned From 3 Years Of Business In Beijing

Business in China-Lessons Learned From 3 Years Of Business In Beijing

Business in China-Lessons Learned From 3 Years Of Business In Beijing

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Beijing is the tech start-up capital in China and Shlomo from Start-up Noodle has been living there for almost 3 years now. In this episode Shlomo shares with us everything that he has learned from his time in Beijing. He even calls Beijing "The Silicon Valley of China". Watch this episode to find out what tech start ups are doing in China and all the opportunities that exist in China's capitol.
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3:29

China’s recycling businesses: A headache & an opportunity

China’s recycling businesses: A headache & an opportunity

China’s recycling businesses: A headache & an opportunity

With over 20 million plastic bottles thrown away every day in Beijing, plastic waste has become a headache for city officials, but a lucrative business for some. Watch this video to learn more about the efforts that companies and the governments in Chinese cities are making to turn this headache into an opportunity.
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Basic Chinese Phrases - Business Owners in Beijing Share Their Best Chinese Phrases

Basic Chinese Phrases - Business Owners in Beijing Share Their Best Chinese Phrases

Basic Chinese Phrases - Business Owners in Beijing Share Their Best Chinese Phrases

BasicChinese phrases taught to you by expats living in Beijing!
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Elementary Chinese was created by Kwadwo Sampany-Kessie to help expats living in China learn everyday Mandarin so they can communicate what they need.
About this video: If you’re wondering what Chinese phrases to learn, Kwadwo asked expats living in Beijing what their favorite Chinese phrase is. You can learn their useful Chinese phrases and practice them almost everyday here in China.
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Easier loans for small business in China

Shanghai has introduced measures to encourage lending to small businesses. The city will strengthen its credit guarantee system to reduce funding obstacles faced by small and micro firms. There are also plans to build an information sharing system to increase transparency between financial institutions and enterprises.

4:04

A little tour inside Beijing University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

A little tour inside Beijing University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

A little tour inside Beijing University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

A small tour around UIBE on the day we went to submit my sister into the school. Classes still hadn't started so the school was kind of empty and many of the places were closed...
Un pequeño tour dentro de la UIBE el dia en que fuimos a suscribir a la Kami. La escuela estaba un tanto vacia y muchos lugares cerrados porque fuimos un mes antes de que las clases empezaran.

20:02

Air China Business Class A330 Beijing to Tokyo Narita

Air China Business Class A330 Beijing to Tokyo Narita

Air China Business Class A330 Beijing to Tokyo Narita

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the process of doing. The seats on this particular flight are angled lie flat, which are fine on a 3 hour journey but not great at all for red-eye flights. Food is always hit or miss with Air China. The breakfast at the business class lounge wasn't anything special or tasty. The hot food section was too small and really not up to the standards of Air China's regional competitors including the Taiwanese airlines.
The flight was a very remote gate and the bus ride to the plane took about 20 minutes. We got a very good tour of Beijing Capital international airport and it is amazing how big the airport is.
Onboard, I find myself in an old but clean A330. Comfy slippers were provided and the flight attendant quickly provided me with champagne and nuts. The younger flight attendants are usually the much nicer ones since they seem to be still in love with the business. One unusual thing I noticed on this flight was that the FAs can speak Japanese pretty well but they only made one announcement in Japanese (which surprised my Japanese seatmates as they assumed no one spoke Japanese). I had the Guizhou chicken onboard and it tasted restaurant quality but nothing outstanding.
Overall, service onboard is totally fine, but can a let down. I have met very nice and detailed oriented Air China staff, and these are generally the younger not jaded staff. Food was fine, but the entertainment is seriously outdated. Air China does have a newer generation of A330 business class seats but it is not clear which routes has them. Otherwise, I would definitely pick ANA over Air China on this route in the future.

Minds + Machines gets go-ahead to sell .vip in Beijing

Toby Hall, chief executive of Minds + MachinesGroupLimited (LON:MMX), tells Proactive they've received the green light in Beijing to start selling the hugely popular internet signature.
They were one of ten businesses to gain authorisation in a market of 22 mln people and thousands of small and emerging businesses.
MMX says the latest permission will further “accelerate” their progress in the People’s Republic.

25:01

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and climbed towards a setting sun, it really felt as though I was briefly on another world.
For a long time I been waiting for the opportunity to experience the Hainan long haul business class. I have flown with Hainan in economy and domestic China business class, and had several flights where I found their FAs to be of 5 star level (Cathay and Singapore as my comparison). I have seen Hainan FAs treat passengers as though they were their own families, especially catering to the needs of elderly/disabled travelers or traveling mothers. It was certainly very impressive, and the benchmark I used to compare this flight to.
In terms of soft service, Hainan offers a surprisingly excellent amenity kit, comfortable pajamas, mattress pad and cover, and Bose headphones in business. On this flight, the crew were attentive and kind, especially the FA working the other aisle. Usually FAs offer to hang up jackets, but the FA in my aisle seemed to only offer it to 2/3 passengers while the other FA seemed to went down her aisle. Maybe it was a space issue. For me it wasn’t a big deal since my stuff won’t get wrinkled in the overhead space. Throughout the flight though I often had to ask for refills or else the glass would sit empty. There were a few times I was offered more wine or champagne and this was mostly done by the purser or FA in the other aisle. Otherwise they were very quick at taking away used plates and serving the next course. The FA in the K aisle does seem to be more experienced and her choice of wording reflect this. During my interactions with her she would often ask "Do you want more?" rather than "Are you done? Do you still need it."
I think the menu on this flight is quite extensive, and there were no big English errors that I spotted. Hainan has focused a lot on hiring international crew members, and there was a Western crew member on this flight. I think this effort has paid off with nice menus that don’t contain embarrassing and blatant English errors. As usual with mainland airlines, I find that the wine menu is a particular weak spot. On this flight there is a champagne but I could not find any details about online.
Hainan’s excellent and classy Bulgari amenity kit is one of my favorite business class kits now. Cathay’s kits are nowhere near the quality and quality provided by Hainan’s kit. The bag reminds me of the excellent Asiana first class kit in its form and design. Hainan’s amenity kit is made of very durable cloth and feels durable and heavy in your hands.
The seat is the only disappointment. With many airlines removing first class and focused on improving their business class, Hainan somehow decided to go with a 2x2x2 cabin without aisle access. All its regional competitors offer direct aisle access with the exception of Air China, so for them to go from a 1x2x1 cabin on their A330 to this is baffling to me. Honestly good luck trying to get out of the seat with a sleeping neighbor lying flat next to you. Funny enough, the Xiamen crew I met later on are also confused why Hainan would go backwards when it has no first class and all their competitors are switching to direct aisle access. JAL and KE have a 2x2x2 cabin but with aisle access for every seat, so hopefully Hainan will come to their senses and update their cabin on their flagship plane.
Overall, I had consistently good to great experiences on Hainan. The menu and food on this flight were good, however wine continue to be a weak spot. The amenity kit and headphones are a win. The biggest issue facing Hainan is really its seat. There is no privacy and almost impossible to exit with the neighboring seat flat. There are many design offering aisle access even in 2x2x2 formation and so to me there is no reason for them to deploy such an antiquated design. With the new Polaris and Delta One seats and service improvements and even Xiamen offering 1-2-1 business class, Hainan soon will have a difficult time competing with these seats and service improvements. All the US carriers need to do is to leverage their branding, lounge facilities, and any notable service changes to put the squeeze on small foreign carriers like Hainan or Xiamen.

16:44

China Airlines A350 Business Class Taipei to Beijing

China Airlines A350 Business Class Taipei to Beijing

China Airlines A350 Business Class Taipei to Beijing

First time on an A350! The more I see this plane the more I think it is one of the most beautiful twinjets ever designed. It looks stunning in the China Airlines livery with the soft colors yet sleek looking nose. The curved wingtips also goes well with the flowing lines used in China Airlines' livery. The cabin feels high tech and everything is electronically displayed including the seatbelt sign. The center overhead bins are absent on the A350. While it is more spacious, I am not sure if the bins are enough for a fully occupied long haul business class. The mood lighting is beautiful as well. Overall the A350 simply feels sleek and alive with tech.
At the end I included scenes of the Summer Palace in Beijing. Beijing's smog can vary significantly in the span of a few hours and generally the spring summer months offers more smog free days. I would say out of 2 weeks half the days I was there had significant amount of smog.

1:57

Beijing Restaurant Gets Biden Business Boost

Beijing Restaurant Gets Biden Business Boost

Beijing Restaurant Gets Biden Business Boost

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And U.S. Vice-PresidentBiden's trip to China largely focused on economic ties between the two powers. But the trip itself gave a sizeable economic boost to one Beijing eatery. Here's more.
U.S. trade policy toward China has long focused on the need for more domestic consumption in the Chinese market. Now, in a small way, Vice President Biden's recent trip to China itself seems to have led to increased consumption—of black bean sauce noodles, at least.
Biden and his entourage stopped for lunch at the Beijing restaurant Yao's Chao Gan on Thursday. Since then, business is seriously booming at the fairly small eatery, which focuses on traditional local cuisine.
Chinese diners are even queuing up to sample the 'Biden set', a 79 RMB or 12 and a half USD meal of five bowls of black bean sauce noodles, 10 steamed buns, smashed cucumber salad, mountain yam salad, shredded potatoes and Coca Cola.
Owner Yao Yan said it was a pleasure to serve Biden, who was treated like any other customer.
[Yao Yan, Owner, Yao's Chao Gan]:
"The U.S. vice president, Joe Biden, came to my restaurant for lunch just as an ordinary customer. We treated him like an everyday guest who came from far away. We didn't give him any discount or special offers."
Part of the curiosity stems from the fact that the meal, while not necessarily "cheap" by Chinese standards, hardly resembles the lavish, luxury banquets of high ranking Communist Party officials.
Biden's more down-to-Earth and accessible style might be at the root of this unique form of tribute. It seems to have had an effect even on those visiting from more remote parts of China.
[Mr. Wu, Inner MongolianTourist]:
"I travelled from Inner Mongolia to Beijing. Taxi driver told me this restaurant was very famous because the U.S. vice president just came for lunch a few days ago. So we are here particularly to try what he ate."

1:56

Hotel Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hotel Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hotel Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

4:55

Innoway, service aggregator for startups in Beijing

Innoway, service aggregator for startups in Beijing

Innoway, service aggregator for startups in Beijing

A few years ago, Innoway still was a book-street, with more than 200 book-stores. However since 2014, this street in the Zhongguancun district has welcomed more than 750 startups in its 15 000 square meters. To help entrepreneurs grow and structure their business, various services are available : forty agencies moved there (accelerators, investors, co-working spaces...).
Discover in this video presentation of Innoway and all the services it offers to startups. You will also notice a perfect illustration of the Chinese state interventionism and the new strong wish to develop entrepreneurship in Beijing by the government.
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Shanghai lends more to small business

Shanghai has decided to improve funding systems and the process to allow small businesses easier access to loans.

13:39

Etihad Airways Business Class Beijing To Nagoya Experience

Etihad Airways Business Class Beijing To Nagoya Experience

Etihad Airways Business Class Beijing To Nagoya Experience

My first time on Etihad was a bit of a disappointment and an extremely bumpy ride. Etihad runs an interesting 5th freedom route between Nagoya, a manufacturing hub including parts for Boeing's 777, and Beijing. For this flight, I would go through some of the worst turbulence I have ever experienced.
There were several disappointments with the flight not all Etihad's fault. Our flight was late from Abu Dhabi and I was told that boarding would be 40 mins late at check in. However no updated time was ever shown on the FIDs nor was announcements made at gate. As we went past the 40 min delay, again nothing was mentioned by any of the staff nor the computer system of a new boarding time. The boarding time displayed was still the original scheduled boarding time. Maybe delays happens so often in Beijing that no staff cared anymore? Either way multiple passengers had to ask the gate agent directly for the new time.
Passengers were neatly lined up but what was interesting was that no boarding priorities were announced. This meant everyone started boarding at the same time including elderly and people with small children.
Onboard I was in an aisle seat since business class was full and all the window seats were taken. The welcome drinks of orange juice and water were quickly handed out as the rest of the passengers streamed in. The main disappointment of the flight was that the only person who seemed to be taken care of the passengers was the man in the white jacket. The other cabin crew in business did not greet or introduce themselves to any of the passengers while we waited for push back. This is in contrast to my return flight where the FAs went to each seat to introduce themselves and take our meal orders. The crew was much less proactive on this flight and I had to make several request for my meals. The return flight crew was simply more meticulous and went through everything during meal orders including asking if passengers prefer still or sparkling water. It is a short flight with a full business class so there is much more pressure to get all the meals and drinks out in time. Even then, the return flight crew operated at true five star level with lots of smiles and offered passengers the chance to sample wines. This crew despite being fresh from staying overnight Beijing did the bare minimum.
As we started our descent no warning was made from the cockpit about the severe turbulence we would experience for 2/3 of the way down. You can hear how everything was being knocked around and there were some screams from passengers in economy as we went into a strong downdraft. It was not an easy descent for the pilots, and I wondered how hard they try to avoid accidentally pressing the wrong buttons as we were being tossed around. After landing nothing was mentioned by the crew despite some passengers looking quite upset.
Overall, a bumpy disappointing flight with Etihad. The contrast to the service on the return trip could not be greater.

1:54

americantownchina Project Small Business Growth via Exports

americantownchina Project Small Business Growth via Exports

americantownchina Project Small Business Growth via Exports

CommunityBeijing, A melting pot of Multi-Cultural, like-minded Small Businessmen and Women, Musicians Artists and Entertainers in numbers. Fellowshipping, exchanging information, nurturing ingenuity. Growing their businesses, one country at a time

1:56

Hotel Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hotel Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hotel Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

0:49

Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

17:36

Dragonair First Class A330 KA901 Beijing to Hong Kong

Dragonair First Class A330 KA901 Beijing to Hong Kong

Dragonair First Class A330 KA901 Beijing to Hong Kong

Depart Beijing's smog red alert with Dragonair. Dragonair offers a First Class which is really the same as Cathay Pacific business class. Dragonair First Class cabin is small with only two rows. It is an awesome product with great meal service and friendly flight attendants. Upon boarding, the purser introduced herself and I was welcomed with a welcome drink of my choosing and a small snack. The meal service was delicious and I really like the small bottle of olive oil they served with the Western meal choice. I never had such good green pea soup. It didn't sound that interesting on the menu but it was really flavorful. KA901 was a short flight and as always Dragonair FAs were very professional and friendly.

6:14

Top 10 Chinese Concept Cars At The 2016 Beijing Auto Show

Top 10 Chinese Concept Cars At The 2016 Beijing Auto Show

Top 10 Chinese Concept Cars At The 2016 Beijing Auto Show

Top 10 ChineseConceptCars At The 2016 Beijing Auto Show
10. DongfengHUV
Dongfeng has long been looking for a credible off-road cruiser to cash into their army-vehicle fame. The HUV might be just that; a square shaped rough looking truck on large wheels with an almost straight standing windshield. The production version is expected to launch next year, powered by a decidedly petrol four-cylinder engine.
9. Zhiche AutoSUV
The Zhiche Auto SUV is a full-electric aerodynamic four-seat coupe, loaded with technologies for connected-cars and connected-mobility, in short tech that allows a vehicle to communicate with other cars and with the wider world. The Zhiche Auto SUV is developed by a Beijing-based new-energy vehicle (NEV) company, and the production car will launch in 2017.
8. Ranz RF-EA1
The Ranz RF-EA1 is a design study for an exciting electric four-door sport sedan, with a super sleek body and eye-catching black over gold paint. ‘Ranz‘ is a brand owned by the FAW-Toyota joint venture for making cheap electric cars. However, since its inception in 2013 Ranz has failed to launch a single car. The RF-EA1 shows they are still alive.
7. Haval HB-02
The HB-02 shows that the Haval brand, owned by Great Wall Motors, is going for a more daring design for its SUV lineup. Sharp creases, tiny LED lights, and a big gaping grille; the HB-02 has it all. It previews a premium compact crossover that will be launched on the Chinese car market in 2018, mainly aimed at young car buyers living in the big cities.
6. Lingyun Two-seater
Lingyun is a company that is absolutely convinced the future lies in two-wheeled electric vehicles. Their latest concept is simply called “Two-seater”, and stands on two wheels, one front and one rear. It uses mechanical gyroscopes to maintain balance, and Lingyun claims battery life is 80% longer than on a four-wheel car.
5. Qiantu Auto K50 Roadster
China’s first drop-top electric supercar with stunning lines, a carbon fiber body, and powered by a 400 horsepower motor. Likely the best looking Chinese car ever. The coupe version is expected to hit the market in the fall, with a price similar to the cheapest Tesla Model S. The Roadster will follow in late 2017.
4. Chery FV2030
The Chery FV2030 is a typical example of a truly outrageous concept car, shaped like an off-road racer with gull wing doors, huge wheels, and a fiery red paint job. Some design elements will come back on future production cars, like the chrome bar above the grille and the air inlets in the bumper.
3. LeSee EV
The LeSee EV is a four-door electric sedan with semi-autonomous driving, smartphone-based remote control, and a 210 kilometer per hour top speed. The LeSee was developed by LeEco, a Chinese internet compact that also backs Faraday Future. It is intended for the Chinese market and the production version will be made in China.
2. Hongqi B-Concept
The B-Concept heralds a new beginning for Hongqi, ‘Red Flag’, the oldest and most famous Chinese automaker, best known for state limousines and parade cars. They are working to shore up their passenger car division and the B-Concept previews a future full-size sedan that will compete with cars like the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
1. Beijing Auto ArcFox-7
The ArcFox-7 is an extremely beautiful electric supercar with scissor doors. It is based on aFormula E race car, and powered by a 603 horsepower motor. The ArcoFox-7 is mainly intended to draw attention to the booming EV business of Beijing Auto, but small-series production of a track day-only car is a real possibility.
The main observable trends that emerge from these concept cars are: a move to electrics cars, steps to more daring design, and a clear up market movement, the infamously cheap Chinese cars are fast becoming a thing of the past.
Source - http://www.forbes.com/sites/tychodefeijter/2016/05/05/the-top-10-chinese-concept-cars-at-2016-beijing-auto-show/#213a6f516c30
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Beijing college grads look to start small businesses

In March, the Beijing government set aside over 40,000 jobs for new college graduates. The fight for jobs remains fierce, with millions of young workers flooding the job market every year in China. Many of them, despite lacking both money and experience, opt to start their own businesses.CCTV's Tang Bo filed this report from Beijing.

published: 04 Apr 2015

Business in China-Lessons Learned From 3 Years Of Business In Beijing

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Beijing is the tech start-up capital in China and Shlomo from Start-up Noodle has been living there for almost 3 years now. In this episode Shlomo shares with us everything that he has learned from his time in Beijing. He even calls Beijing "The Silicon Valley of China". Watch this episode to find out what tech start ups are doing in China and all the opportunities that exist in China's capitol.
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China’s recycling businesses: A headache & an opportunity

With over 20 million plastic bottles thrown away every day in Beijing, plastic waste has become a headache for city officials, but a lucrative business for some. Watch this video to learn more about the efforts that companies and the governments in Chinese cities are making to turn this headache into an opportunity.
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Easier loans for small business in China

Shanghai has introduced measures to encourage lending to small businesses. The city will strengthen its credit guarantee system to reduce funding obstacles faced by small and micro firms. There are also plans to build an information sharing system to increase transparency between financial institutions and enterprises.

published: 05 Aug 2014

A little tour inside Beijing University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

A small tour around UIBE on the day we went to submit my sister into the school. Classes still hadn't started so the school was kind of empty and many of the places were closed...
Un pequeño tour dentro de la UIBE el dia en que fuimos a suscribir a la Kami. La escuela estaba un tanto vacia y muchos lugares cerrados porque fuimos un mes antes de que las clases empezaran.

published: 07 May 2017

Air China Business Class A330 Beijing to Tokyo Narita

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the process of doing. The seats on this particular flight are angled lie flat, which are fine on a 3 hour journey but not great at all for red-eye flights. Food is always hit or miss with Air China. The breakfast at the business class lounge wasn't anything special or tasty. The hot food section was too small and really not up to the standards of Air China's regional competitors including the Taiwanese airlines.
The flight was a very remote gate and the bus ride to the plane took about 20 minutes. We got a very good tour of Beijing Capital international airport and it is amazing how big the airport is.
Onboard, I find myself in an old b...

Minds + Machines gets go-ahead to sell .vip in Beijing

Toby Hall, chief executive of Minds + MachinesGroupLimited (LON:MMX), tells Proactive they've received the green light in Beijing to start selling the hugely popular internet signature.
They were one of ten businesses to gain authorisation in a market of 22 mln people and thousands of small and emerging businesses.
MMX says the latest permission will further “accelerate” their progress in the People’s Republic.

published: 31 Aug 2017

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and climbed towards a setting sun, it really felt as though I was briefly on another world.
For a long time I been waiting for the opportunity to experience the Hainan long haul business class. I have flown with Hainan in economy and domestic China business class, and had several flights where I found their FAs to be of 5 star level (Cathay and Singapore as my comparison). I have seen Hainan FAs treat passengers as though they were their own families, especially catering to the needs of elderly/disabled travelers or traveling mothers. It was certainly very impressive, and the benchmark I used to compare this flight to.
In terms of sof...

published: 22 Feb 2017

China Airlines A350 Business Class Taipei to Beijing

First time on an A350! The more I see this plane the more I think it is one of the most beautiful twinjets ever designed. It looks stunning in the China Airlines livery with the soft colors yet sleek looking nose. The curved wingtips also goes well with the flowing lines used in China Airlines' livery. The cabin feels high tech and everything is electronically displayed including the seatbelt sign. The center overhead bins are absent on the A350. While it is more spacious, I am not sure if the bins are enough for a fully occupied long haul business class. The mood lighting is beautiful as well. Overall the A350 simply feels sleek and alive with tech.
At the end I included scenes of the Summer Palace in Beijing. Beijing's smog can vary significantly in the span of a few hours and generally ...

published: 20 Apr 2017

Beijing Restaurant Gets Biden Business Boost

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U.S. trade policy toward China has long focused on the need for more domestic consumption in the Chinese market. Now, in a small way, Vice President Biden's recent trip to China itself seems to have led to increased consumption—of black bean sauce noodles, at least.
Biden and his entourage stopped for lunch at the Beijing restaurant Yao's Chao Gan on Thursday. Since then, business is seriously booming at the fairly small eater...

published: 23 Aug 2011

Hotel Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

published: 23 Nov 2016

Innoway, service aggregator for startups in Beijing

A few years ago, Innoway still was a book-street, with more than 200 book-stores. However since 2014, this street in the Zhongguancun district has welcomed more than 750 startups in its 15 000 square meters. To help entrepreneurs grow and structure their business, various services are available : forty agencies moved there (accelerators, investors, co-working spaces...).
Discover in this video presentation of Innoway and all the services it offers to startups. You will also notice a perfect illustration of the Chinese state interventionism and the new strong wish to develop entrepreneurship in Beijing by the government.
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Shanghai lends more to small business

Shanghai has decided to improve funding systems and the process to allow small businesses easier access to loans.

published: 05 Aug 2014

Etihad Airways Business Class Beijing To Nagoya Experience

My first time on Etihad was a bit of a disappointment and an extremely bumpy ride. Etihad runs an interesting 5th freedom route between Nagoya, a manufacturing hub including parts for Boeing's 777, and Beijing. For this flight, I would go through some of the worst turbulence I have ever experienced.
There were several disappointments with the flight not all Etihad's fault. Our flight was late from Abu Dhabi and I was told that boarding would be 40 mins late at check in. However no updated time was ever shown on the FIDs nor was announcements made at gate. As we went past the 40 min delay, again nothing was mentioned by any of the staff nor the computer system of a new boarding time. The boarding time displayed was still the original scheduled boarding time. Maybe delays happens so often in...

published: 07 May 2017

americantownchina Project Small Business Growth via Exports

CommunityBeijing, A melting pot of Multi-Cultural, like-minded Small Businessmen and Women, Musicians Artists and Entertainers in numbers. Fellowshipping, exchanging information, nurturing ingenuity. Growing their businesses, one country at a time

published: 29 Dec 2016

Hotel Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

published: 23 Nov 2016

Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

published: 08 Nov 2016

Dragonair First Class A330 KA901 Beijing to Hong Kong

Depart Beijing's smog red alert with Dragonair. Dragonair offers a First Class which is really the same as Cathay Pacific business class. Dragonair First Class cabin is small with only two rows. It is an awesome product with great meal service and friendly flight attendants. Upon boarding, the purser introduced herself and I was welcomed with a welcome drink of my choosing and a small snack. The meal service was delicious and I really like the small bottle of olive oil they served with the Western meal choice. I never had such good green pea soup. It didn't sound that interesting on the menu but it was really flavorful. KA901 was a short flight and as always Dragonair FAs were very professional and friendly.

published: 01 Jan 2016

Top 10 Chinese Concept Cars At The 2016 Beijing Auto Show

Top 10 ChineseConceptCars At The 2016 Beijing Auto Show
10. DongfengHUV
Dongfeng has long been looking for a credible off-road cruiser to cash into their army-vehicle fame. The HUV might be just that; a square shaped rough looking truck on large wheels with an almost straight standing windshield. The production version is expected to launch next year, powered by a decidedly petrol four-cylinder engine.
9. Zhiche AutoSUV
The Zhiche Auto SUV is a full-electric aerodynamic four-seat coupe, loaded with technologies for connected-cars and connected-mobility, in short tech that allows a vehicle to communicate with other cars and with the wider world. The Zhiche Auto SUV is developed by a Beijing-based new-energy vehicle (NEV) company, and the production car will launch in 2017.
8. Ranz RF-...

Beijing college grads look to start small businesses

In March, the Beijing government set aside over 40,000 jobs for new college graduates. The fight for jobs remains fierce, with millions of young workers floodin...

In March, the Beijing government set aside over 40,000 jobs for new college graduates. The fight for jobs remains fierce, with millions of young workers flooding the job market every year in China. Many of them, despite lacking both money and experience, opt to start their own businesses.CCTV's Tang Bo filed this report from Beijing.

In March, the Beijing government set aside over 40,000 jobs for new college graduates. The fight for jobs remains fierce, with millions of young workers flooding the job market every year in China. Many of them, despite lacking both money and experience, opt to start their own businesses.CCTV's Tang Bo filed this report from Beijing.

Business in China-Lessons Learned From 3 Years Of Business In Beijing

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Beijing is the tech start-up capital in China and Shlomo from Start-up Noodle has been living there for almost 3 years now. In this e...

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China’s recycling businesses: A headache & an opportunity

With over 20 million plastic bottles thrown away every day in Beijing, plastic waste has become a headache for city officials, but a lucrative business for some...

With over 20 million plastic bottles thrown away every day in Beijing, plastic waste has become a headache for city officials, but a lucrative business for some. Watch this video to learn more about the efforts that companies and the governments in Chinese cities are making to turn this headache into an opportunity.
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BasicChinese phrases taught to you by expats living in Beijing!
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If you’re interested in learning the best Chinese phrases then starting conversations would be good to learn too! Check out my guide “How To Start A Chinese Conversation” at http://elementarychinese.com/nihao
Elementary Chinese was created by Kwadwo Sampany-Kessie to help expats living in China learn everyday Mandarin so they can communicate what they need.
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BasicChinese phrases taught to you by expats living in Beijing!
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Easier loans for small business in China

Shanghai has introduced measures to encourage lending to small businesses. The city will strengthen its credit guarantee system to reduce funding obstacles face...

Shanghai has introduced measures to encourage lending to small businesses. The city will strengthen its credit guarantee system to reduce funding obstacles faced by small and micro firms. There are also plans to build an information sharing system to increase transparency between financial institutions and enterprises.

Shanghai has introduced measures to encourage lending to small businesses. The city will strengthen its credit guarantee system to reduce funding obstacles faced by small and micro firms. There are also plans to build an information sharing system to increase transparency between financial institutions and enterprises.

published:05 Aug 2014

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A little tour inside Beijing University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

A small tour around UIBE on the day we went to submit my sister into the school. Classes still hadn't started so the school was kind of empty and many of the pl...

A small tour around UIBE on the day we went to submit my sister into the school. Classes still hadn't started so the school was kind of empty and many of the places were closed...
Un pequeño tour dentro de la UIBE el dia en que fuimos a suscribir a la Kami. La escuela estaba un tanto vacia y muchos lugares cerrados porque fuimos un mes antes de que las clases empezaran.

A small tour around UIBE on the day we went to submit my sister into the school. Classes still hadn't started so the school was kind of empty and many of the places were closed...
Un pequeño tour dentro de la UIBE el dia en que fuimos a suscribir a la Kami. La escuela estaba un tanto vacia y muchos lugares cerrados porque fuimos un mes antes de que las clases empezaran.

Air China Business Class A330 Beijing to Tokyo Narita

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the pr...

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the process of doing. The seats on this particular flight are angled lie flat, which are fine on a 3 hour journey but not great at all for red-eye flights. Food is always hit or miss with Air China. The breakfast at the business class lounge wasn't anything special or tasty. The hot food section was too small and really not up to the standards of Air China's regional competitors including the Taiwanese airlines.
The flight was a very remote gate and the bus ride to the plane took about 20 minutes. We got a very good tour of Beijing Capital international airport and it is amazing how big the airport is.
Onboard, I find myself in an old but clean A330. Comfy slippers were provided and the flight attendant quickly provided me with champagne and nuts. The younger flight attendants are usually the much nicer ones since they seem to be still in love with the business. One unusual thing I noticed on this flight was that the FAs can speak Japanese pretty well but they only made one announcement in Japanese (which surprised my Japanese seatmates as they assumed no one spoke Japanese). I had the Guizhou chicken onboard and it tasted restaurant quality but nothing outstanding.
Overall, service onboard is totally fine, but can a let down. I have met very nice and detailed oriented Air China staff, and these are generally the younger not jaded staff. Food was fine, but the entertainment is seriously outdated. Air China does have a newer generation of A330 business class seats but it is not clear which routes has them. Otherwise, I would definitely pick ANA over Air China on this route in the future.

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the process of doing. The seats on this particular flight are angled lie flat, which are fine on a 3 hour journey but not great at all for red-eye flights. Food is always hit or miss with Air China. The breakfast at the business class lounge wasn't anything special or tasty. The hot food section was too small and really not up to the standards of Air China's regional competitors including the Taiwanese airlines.
The flight was a very remote gate and the bus ride to the plane took about 20 minutes. We got a very good tour of Beijing Capital international airport and it is amazing how big the airport is.
Onboard, I find myself in an old but clean A330. Comfy slippers were provided and the flight attendant quickly provided me with champagne and nuts. The younger flight attendants are usually the much nicer ones since they seem to be still in love with the business. One unusual thing I noticed on this flight was that the FAs can speak Japanese pretty well but they only made one announcement in Japanese (which surprised my Japanese seatmates as they assumed no one spoke Japanese). I had the Guizhou chicken onboard and it tasted restaurant quality but nothing outstanding.
Overall, service onboard is totally fine, but can a let down. I have met very nice and detailed oriented Air China staff, and these are generally the younger not jaded staff. Food was fine, but the entertainment is seriously outdated. Air China does have a newer generation of A330 business class seats but it is not clear which routes has them. Otherwise, I would definitely pick ANA over Air China on this route in the future.

Toby Hall, chief executive of Minds + MachinesGroupLimited (LON:MMX), tells Proactive they've received the green light in Beijing to start selling the hugely popular internet signature.
They were one of ten businesses to gain authorisation in a market of 22 mln people and thousands of small and emerging businesses.
MMX says the latest permission will further “accelerate” their progress in the People’s Republic.

Toby Hall, chief executive of Minds + MachinesGroupLimited (LON:MMX), tells Proactive they've received the green light in Beijing to start selling the hugely popular internet signature.
They were one of ten businesses to gain authorisation in a market of 22 mln people and thousands of small and emerging businesses.
MMX says the latest permission will further “accelerate” their progress in the People’s Republic.

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and c...

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and climbed towards a setting sun, it really felt as though I was briefly on another world.
For a long time I been waiting for the opportunity to experience the Hainan long haul business class. I have flown with Hainan in economy and domestic China business class, and had several flights where I found their FAs to be of 5 star level (Cathay and Singapore as my comparison). I have seen Hainan FAs treat passengers as though they were their own families, especially catering to the needs of elderly/disabled travelers or traveling mothers. It was certainly very impressive, and the benchmark I used to compare this flight to.
In terms of soft service, Hainan offers a surprisingly excellent amenity kit, comfortable pajamas, mattress pad and cover, and Bose headphones in business. On this flight, the crew were attentive and kind, especially the FA working the other aisle. Usually FAs offer to hang up jackets, but the FA in my aisle seemed to only offer it to 2/3 passengers while the other FA seemed to went down her aisle. Maybe it was a space issue. For me it wasn’t a big deal since my stuff won’t get wrinkled in the overhead space. Throughout the flight though I often had to ask for refills or else the glass would sit empty. There were a few times I was offered more wine or champagne and this was mostly done by the purser or FA in the other aisle. Otherwise they were very quick at taking away used plates and serving the next course. The FA in the K aisle does seem to be more experienced and her choice of wording reflect this. During my interactions with her she would often ask "Do you want more?" rather than "Are you done? Do you still need it."
I think the menu on this flight is quite extensive, and there were no big English errors that I spotted. Hainan has focused a lot on hiring international crew members, and there was a Western crew member on this flight. I think this effort has paid off with nice menus that don’t contain embarrassing and blatant English errors. As usual with mainland airlines, I find that the wine menu is a particular weak spot. On this flight there is a champagne but I could not find any details about online.
Hainan’s excellent and classy Bulgari amenity kit is one of my favorite business class kits now. Cathay’s kits are nowhere near the quality and quality provided by Hainan’s kit. The bag reminds me of the excellent Asiana first class kit in its form and design. Hainan’s amenity kit is made of very durable cloth and feels durable and heavy in your hands.
The seat is the only disappointment. With many airlines removing first class and focused on improving their business class, Hainan somehow decided to go with a 2x2x2 cabin without aisle access. All its regional competitors offer direct aisle access with the exception of Air China, so for them to go from a 1x2x1 cabin on their A330 to this is baffling to me. Honestly good luck trying to get out of the seat with a sleeping neighbor lying flat next to you. Funny enough, the Xiamen crew I met later on are also confused why Hainan would go backwards when it has no first class and all their competitors are switching to direct aisle access. JAL and KE have a 2x2x2 cabin but with aisle access for every seat, so hopefully Hainan will come to their senses and update their cabin on their flagship plane.
Overall, I had consistently good to great experiences on Hainan. The menu and food on this flight were good, however wine continue to be a weak spot. The amenity kit and headphones are a win. The biggest issue facing Hainan is really its seat. There is no privacy and almost impossible to exit with the neighboring seat flat. There are many design offering aisle access even in 2x2x2 formation and so to me there is no reason for them to deploy such an antiquated design. With the new Polaris and Delta One seats and service improvements and even Xiamen offering 1-2-1 business class, Hainan soon will have a difficult time competing with these seats and service improvements. All the US carriers need to do is to leverage their branding, lounge facilities, and any notable service changes to put the squeeze on small foreign carriers like Hainan or Xiamen.

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and climbed towards a setting sun, it really felt as though I was briefly on another world.
For a long time I been waiting for the opportunity to experience the Hainan long haul business class. I have flown with Hainan in economy and domestic China business class, and had several flights where I found their FAs to be of 5 star level (Cathay and Singapore as my comparison). I have seen Hainan FAs treat passengers as though they were their own families, especially catering to the needs of elderly/disabled travelers or traveling mothers. It was certainly very impressive, and the benchmark I used to compare this flight to.
In terms of soft service, Hainan offers a surprisingly excellent amenity kit, comfortable pajamas, mattress pad and cover, and Bose headphones in business. On this flight, the crew were attentive and kind, especially the FA working the other aisle. Usually FAs offer to hang up jackets, but the FA in my aisle seemed to only offer it to 2/3 passengers while the other FA seemed to went down her aisle. Maybe it was a space issue. For me it wasn’t a big deal since my stuff won’t get wrinkled in the overhead space. Throughout the flight though I often had to ask for refills or else the glass would sit empty. There were a few times I was offered more wine or champagne and this was mostly done by the purser or FA in the other aisle. Otherwise they were very quick at taking away used plates and serving the next course. The FA in the K aisle does seem to be more experienced and her choice of wording reflect this. During my interactions with her she would often ask "Do you want more?" rather than "Are you done? Do you still need it."
I think the menu on this flight is quite extensive, and there were no big English errors that I spotted. Hainan has focused a lot on hiring international crew members, and there was a Western crew member on this flight. I think this effort has paid off with nice menus that don’t contain embarrassing and blatant English errors. As usual with mainland airlines, I find that the wine menu is a particular weak spot. On this flight there is a champagne but I could not find any details about online.
Hainan’s excellent and classy Bulgari amenity kit is one of my favorite business class kits now. Cathay’s kits are nowhere near the quality and quality provided by Hainan’s kit. The bag reminds me of the excellent Asiana first class kit in its form and design. Hainan’s amenity kit is made of very durable cloth and feels durable and heavy in your hands.
The seat is the only disappointment. With many airlines removing first class and focused on improving their business class, Hainan somehow decided to go with a 2x2x2 cabin without aisle access. All its regional competitors offer direct aisle access with the exception of Air China, so for them to go from a 1x2x1 cabin on their A330 to this is baffling to me. Honestly good luck trying to get out of the seat with a sleeping neighbor lying flat next to you. Funny enough, the Xiamen crew I met later on are also confused why Hainan would go backwards when it has no first class and all their competitors are switching to direct aisle access. JAL and KE have a 2x2x2 cabin but with aisle access for every seat, so hopefully Hainan will come to their senses and update their cabin on their flagship plane.
Overall, I had consistently good to great experiences on Hainan. The menu and food on this flight were good, however wine continue to be a weak spot. The amenity kit and headphones are a win. The biggest issue facing Hainan is really its seat. There is no privacy and almost impossible to exit with the neighboring seat flat. There are many design offering aisle access even in 2x2x2 formation and so to me there is no reason for them to deploy such an antiquated design. With the new Polaris and Delta One seats and service improvements and even Xiamen offering 1-2-1 business class, Hainan soon will have a difficult time competing with these seats and service improvements. All the US carriers need to do is to leverage their branding, lounge facilities, and any notable service changes to put the squeeze on small foreign carriers like Hainan or Xiamen.

China Airlines A350 Business Class Taipei to Beijing

First time on an A350! The more I see this plane the more I think it is one of the most beautiful twinjets ever designed. It looks stunning in the China Airline...

First time on an A350! The more I see this plane the more I think it is one of the most beautiful twinjets ever designed. It looks stunning in the China Airlines livery with the soft colors yet sleek looking nose. The curved wingtips also goes well with the flowing lines used in China Airlines' livery. The cabin feels high tech and everything is electronically displayed including the seatbelt sign. The center overhead bins are absent on the A350. While it is more spacious, I am not sure if the bins are enough for a fully occupied long haul business class. The mood lighting is beautiful as well. Overall the A350 simply feels sleek and alive with tech.
At the end I included scenes of the Summer Palace in Beijing. Beijing's smog can vary significantly in the span of a few hours and generally the spring summer months offers more smog free days. I would say out of 2 weeks half the days I was there had significant amount of smog.

First time on an A350! The more I see this plane the more I think it is one of the most beautiful twinjets ever designed. It looks stunning in the China Airlines livery with the soft colors yet sleek looking nose. The curved wingtips also goes well with the flowing lines used in China Airlines' livery. The cabin feels high tech and everything is electronically displayed including the seatbelt sign. The center overhead bins are absent on the A350. While it is more spacious, I am not sure if the bins are enough for a fully occupied long haul business class. The mood lighting is beautiful as well. Overall the A350 simply feels sleek and alive with tech.
At the end I included scenes of the Summer Palace in Beijing. Beijing's smog can vary significantly in the span of a few hours and generally the spring summer months offers more smog free days. I would say out of 2 weeks half the days I was there had significant amount of smog.

Beijing Restaurant Gets Biden Business Boost

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And U.S. Vice-PresidentBiden's trip to China largely focused on economic ties between the two powers. But the trip itself gave a sizeable economic boost to one Beijing eatery. Here's more.
U.S. trade policy toward China has long focused on the need for more domestic consumption in the Chinese market. Now, in a small way, Vice President Biden's recent trip to China itself seems to have led to increased consumption—of black bean sauce noodles, at least.
Biden and his entourage stopped for lunch at the Beijing restaurant Yao's Chao Gan on Thursday. Since then, business is seriously booming at the fairly small eatery, which focuses on traditional local cuisine.
Chinese diners are even queuing up to sample the 'Biden set', a 79 RMB or 12 and a half USD meal of five bowls of black bean sauce noodles, 10 steamed buns, smashed cucumber salad, mountain yam salad, shredded potatoes and Coca Cola.
Owner Yao Yan said it was a pleasure to serve Biden, who was treated like any other customer.
[Yao Yan, Owner, Yao's Chao Gan]:
"The U.S. vice president, Joe Biden, came to my restaurant for lunch just as an ordinary customer. We treated him like an everyday guest who came from far away. We didn't give him any discount or special offers."
Part of the curiosity stems from the fact that the meal, while not necessarily "cheap" by Chinese standards, hardly resembles the lavish, luxury banquets of high ranking Communist Party officials.
Biden's more down-to-Earth and accessible style might be at the root of this unique form of tribute. It seems to have had an effect even on those visiting from more remote parts of China.
[Mr. Wu, Inner MongolianTourist]:
"I travelled from Inner Mongolia to Beijing. Taxi driver told me this restaurant was very famous because the U.S. vice president just came for lunch a few days ago. So we are here particularly to try what he ate."

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And U.S. Vice-PresidentBiden's trip to China largely focused on economic ties between the two powers. But the trip itself gave a sizeable economic boost to one Beijing eatery. Here's more.
U.S. trade policy toward China has long focused on the need for more domestic consumption in the Chinese market. Now, in a small way, Vice President Biden's recent trip to China itself seems to have led to increased consumption—of black bean sauce noodles, at least.
Biden and his entourage stopped for lunch at the Beijing restaurant Yao's Chao Gan on Thursday. Since then, business is seriously booming at the fairly small eatery, which focuses on traditional local cuisine.
Chinese diners are even queuing up to sample the 'Biden set', a 79 RMB or 12 and a half USD meal of five bowls of black bean sauce noodles, 10 steamed buns, smashed cucumber salad, mountain yam salad, shredded potatoes and Coca Cola.
Owner Yao Yan said it was a pleasure to serve Biden, who was treated like any other customer.
[Yao Yan, Owner, Yao's Chao Gan]:
"The U.S. vice president, Joe Biden, came to my restaurant for lunch just as an ordinary customer. We treated him like an everyday guest who came from far away. We didn't give him any discount or special offers."
Part of the curiosity stems from the fact that the meal, while not necessarily "cheap" by Chinese standards, hardly resembles the lavish, luxury banquets of high ranking Communist Party officials.
Biden's more down-to-Earth and accessible style might be at the root of this unique form of tribute. It seems to have had an effect even on those visiting from more remote parts of China.
[Mr. Wu, Inner MongolianTourist]:
"I travelled from Inner Mongolia to Beijing. Taxi driver told me this restaurant was very famous because the U.S. vice president just came for lunch a few days ago. So we are here particularly to try what he ate."

Hotel Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small...

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

Innoway, service aggregator for startups in Beijing

A few years ago, Innoway still was a book-street, with more than 200 book-stores. However since 2014, this street in the Zhongguancun district has welcomed more...

A few years ago, Innoway still was a book-street, with more than 200 book-stores. However since 2014, this street in the Zhongguancun district has welcomed more than 750 startups in its 15 000 square meters. To help entrepreneurs grow and structure their business, various services are available : forty agencies moved there (accelerators, investors, co-working spaces...).
Discover in this video presentation of Innoway and all the services it offers to startups. You will also notice a perfect illustration of the Chinese state interventionism and the new strong wish to develop entrepreneurship in Beijing by the government.
http://www.atelier.net/
https://twitter.com/latelier
http://www.smartvalleys.net/
https://twitter.com/SmartValleys
http://www.z-innoway.com/en/index.html

A few years ago, Innoway still was a book-street, with more than 200 book-stores. However since 2014, this street in the Zhongguancun district has welcomed more than 750 startups in its 15 000 square meters. To help entrepreneurs grow and structure their business, various services are available : forty agencies moved there (accelerators, investors, co-working spaces...).
Discover in this video presentation of Innoway and all the services it offers to startups. You will also notice a perfect illustration of the Chinese state interventionism and the new strong wish to develop entrepreneurship in Beijing by the government.
http://www.atelier.net/
https://twitter.com/latelier
http://www.smartvalleys.net/
https://twitter.com/SmartValleys
http://www.z-innoway.com/en/index.html

Etihad Airways Business Class Beijing To Nagoya Experience

My first time on Etihad was a bit of a disappointment and an extremely bumpy ride. Etihad runs an interesting 5th freedom route between Nagoya, a manufacturing ...

My first time on Etihad was a bit of a disappointment and an extremely bumpy ride. Etihad runs an interesting 5th freedom route between Nagoya, a manufacturing hub including parts for Boeing's 777, and Beijing. For this flight, I would go through some of the worst turbulence I have ever experienced.
There were several disappointments with the flight not all Etihad's fault. Our flight was late from Abu Dhabi and I was told that boarding would be 40 mins late at check in. However no updated time was ever shown on the FIDs nor was announcements made at gate. As we went past the 40 min delay, again nothing was mentioned by any of the staff nor the computer system of a new boarding time. The boarding time displayed was still the original scheduled boarding time. Maybe delays happens so often in Beijing that no staff cared anymore? Either way multiple passengers had to ask the gate agent directly for the new time.
Passengers were neatly lined up but what was interesting was that no boarding priorities were announced. This meant everyone started boarding at the same time including elderly and people with small children.
Onboard I was in an aisle seat since business class was full and all the window seats were taken. The welcome drinks of orange juice and water were quickly handed out as the rest of the passengers streamed in. The main disappointment of the flight was that the only person who seemed to be taken care of the passengers was the man in the white jacket. The other cabin crew in business did not greet or introduce themselves to any of the passengers while we waited for push back. This is in contrast to my return flight where the FAs went to each seat to introduce themselves and take our meal orders. The crew was much less proactive on this flight and I had to make several request for my meals. The return flight crew was simply more meticulous and went through everything during meal orders including asking if passengers prefer still or sparkling water. It is a short flight with a full business class so there is much more pressure to get all the meals and drinks out in time. Even then, the return flight crew operated at true five star level with lots of smiles and offered passengers the chance to sample wines. This crew despite being fresh from staying overnight Beijing did the bare minimum.
As we started our descent no warning was made from the cockpit about the severe turbulence we would experience for 2/3 of the way down. You can hear how everything was being knocked around and there were some screams from passengers in economy as we went into a strong downdraft. It was not an easy descent for the pilots, and I wondered how hard they try to avoid accidentally pressing the wrong buttons as we were being tossed around. After landing nothing was mentioned by the crew despite some passengers looking quite upset.
Overall, a bumpy disappointing flight with Etihad. The contrast to the service on the return trip could not be greater.

My first time on Etihad was a bit of a disappointment and an extremely bumpy ride. Etihad runs an interesting 5th freedom route between Nagoya, a manufacturing hub including parts for Boeing's 777, and Beijing. For this flight, I would go through some of the worst turbulence I have ever experienced.
There were several disappointments with the flight not all Etihad's fault. Our flight was late from Abu Dhabi and I was told that boarding would be 40 mins late at check in. However no updated time was ever shown on the FIDs nor was announcements made at gate. As we went past the 40 min delay, again nothing was mentioned by any of the staff nor the computer system of a new boarding time. The boarding time displayed was still the original scheduled boarding time. Maybe delays happens so often in Beijing that no staff cared anymore? Either way multiple passengers had to ask the gate agent directly for the new time.
Passengers were neatly lined up but what was interesting was that no boarding priorities were announced. This meant everyone started boarding at the same time including elderly and people with small children.
Onboard I was in an aisle seat since business class was full and all the window seats were taken. The welcome drinks of orange juice and water were quickly handed out as the rest of the passengers streamed in. The main disappointment of the flight was that the only person who seemed to be taken care of the passengers was the man in the white jacket. The other cabin crew in business did not greet or introduce themselves to any of the passengers while we waited for push back. This is in contrast to my return flight where the FAs went to each seat to introduce themselves and take our meal orders. The crew was much less proactive on this flight and I had to make several request for my meals. The return flight crew was simply more meticulous and went through everything during meal orders including asking if passengers prefer still or sparkling water. It is a short flight with a full business class so there is much more pressure to get all the meals and drinks out in time. Even then, the return flight crew operated at true five star level with lots of smiles and offered passengers the chance to sample wines. This crew despite being fresh from staying overnight Beijing did the bare minimum.
As we started our descent no warning was made from the cockpit about the severe turbulence we would experience for 2/3 of the way down. You can hear how everything was being knocked around and there were some screams from passengers in economy as we went into a strong downdraft. It was not an easy descent for the pilots, and I wondered how hard they try to avoid accidentally pressing the wrong buttons as we were being tossed around. After landing nothing was mentioned by the crew despite some passengers looking quite upset.
Overall, a bumpy disappointing flight with Etihad. The contrast to the service on the return trip could not be greater.

CommunityBeijing, A melting pot of Multi-Cultural, like-minded Small Businessmen and Women, Musicians Artists and Entertainers in numbers. Fellowshipping, exchanging information, nurturing ingenuity. Growing their businesses, one country at a time

CommunityBeijing, A melting pot of Multi-Cultural, like-minded Small Businessmen and Women, Musicians Artists and Entertainers in numbers. Fellowshipping, exchanging information, nurturing ingenuity. Growing their businesses, one country at a time

Hotel Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small...

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

Eclat Beijing, China | Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, ...

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

Located in Chaoyang, the central business district of Beijing
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is an unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's finest small, independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences they offer, is exceptional. ViewHotel: http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-eclat-beijing/

Depart Beijing's smog red alert with Dragonair. Dragonair offers a First Class which is really the same as Cathay Pacific business class. Dragonair First Class cabin is small with only two rows. It is an awesome product with great meal service and friendly flight attendants. Upon boarding, the purser introduced herself and I was welcomed with a welcome drink of my choosing and a small snack. The meal service was delicious and I really like the small bottle of olive oil they served with the Western meal choice. I never had such good green pea soup. It didn't sound that interesting on the menu but it was really flavorful. KA901 was a short flight and as always Dragonair FAs were very professional and friendly.

Depart Beijing's smog red alert with Dragonair. Dragonair offers a First Class which is really the same as Cathay Pacific business class. Dragonair First Class cabin is small with only two rows. It is an awesome product with great meal service and friendly flight attendants. Upon boarding, the purser introduced herself and I was welcomed with a welcome drink of my choosing and a small snack. The meal service was delicious and I really like the small bottle of olive oil they served with the Western meal choice. I never had such good green pea soup. It didn't sound that interesting on the menu but it was really flavorful. KA901 was a short flight and as always Dragonair FAs were very professional and friendly.

Top 10 ChineseConceptCars At The 2016 Beijing Auto Show
10. DongfengHUV
Dongfeng has long been looking for a credible off-road cruiser to cash into their army-vehicle fame. The HUV might be just that; a square shaped rough looking truck on large wheels with an almost straight standing windshield. The production version is expected to launch next year, powered by a decidedly petrol four-cylinder engine.
9. Zhiche AutoSUV
The Zhiche Auto SUV is a full-electric aerodynamic four-seat coupe, loaded with technologies for connected-cars and connected-mobility, in short tech that allows a vehicle to communicate with other cars and with the wider world. The Zhiche Auto SUV is developed by a Beijing-based new-energy vehicle (NEV) company, and the production car will launch in 2017.
8. Ranz RF-EA1
The Ranz RF-EA1 is a design study for an exciting electric four-door sport sedan, with a super sleek body and eye-catching black over gold paint. ‘Ranz‘ is a brand owned by the FAW-Toyota joint venture for making cheap electric cars. However, since its inception in 2013 Ranz has failed to launch a single car. The RF-EA1 shows they are still alive.
7. Haval HB-02
The HB-02 shows that the Haval brand, owned by Great Wall Motors, is going for a more daring design for its SUV lineup. Sharp creases, tiny LED lights, and a big gaping grille; the HB-02 has it all. It previews a premium compact crossover that will be launched on the Chinese car market in 2018, mainly aimed at young car buyers living in the big cities.
6. Lingyun Two-seater
Lingyun is a company that is absolutely convinced the future lies in two-wheeled electric vehicles. Their latest concept is simply called “Two-seater”, and stands on two wheels, one front and one rear. It uses mechanical gyroscopes to maintain balance, and Lingyun claims battery life is 80% longer than on a four-wheel car.
5. Qiantu Auto K50 Roadster
China’s first drop-top electric supercar with stunning lines, a carbon fiber body, and powered by a 400 horsepower motor. Likely the best looking Chinese car ever. The coupe version is expected to hit the market in the fall, with a price similar to the cheapest Tesla Model S. The Roadster will follow in late 2017.
4. Chery FV2030
The Chery FV2030 is a typical example of a truly outrageous concept car, shaped like an off-road racer with gull wing doors, huge wheels, and a fiery red paint job. Some design elements will come back on future production cars, like the chrome bar above the grille and the air inlets in the bumper.
3. LeSee EV
The LeSee EV is a four-door electric sedan with semi-autonomous driving, smartphone-based remote control, and a 210 kilometer per hour top speed. The LeSee was developed by LeEco, a Chinese internet compact that also backs Faraday Future. It is intended for the Chinese market and the production version will be made in China.
2. Hongqi B-Concept
The B-Concept heralds a new beginning for Hongqi, ‘Red Flag’, the oldest and most famous Chinese automaker, best known for state limousines and parade cars. They are working to shore up their passenger car division and the B-Concept previews a future full-size sedan that will compete with cars like the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
1. Beijing Auto ArcFox-7
The ArcFox-7 is an extremely beautiful electric supercar with scissor doors. It is based on aFormula E race car, and powered by a 603 horsepower motor. The ArcoFox-7 is mainly intended to draw attention to the booming EV business of Beijing Auto, but small-series production of a track day-only car is a real possibility.
The main observable trends that emerge from these concept cars are: a move to electrics cars, steps to more daring design, and a clear up market movement, the infamously cheap Chinese cars are fast becoming a thing of the past.
Source - http://www.forbes.com/sites/tychodefeijter/2016/05/05/the-top-10-chinese-concept-cars-at-2016-beijing-auto-show/#213a6f516c30
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Top 10 ChineseConceptCars At The 2016 Beijing Auto Show
10. DongfengHUV
Dongfeng has long been looking for a credible off-road cruiser to cash into their army-vehicle fame. The HUV might be just that; a square shaped rough looking truck on large wheels with an almost straight standing windshield. The production version is expected to launch next year, powered by a decidedly petrol four-cylinder engine.
9. Zhiche AutoSUV
The Zhiche Auto SUV is a full-electric aerodynamic four-seat coupe, loaded with technologies for connected-cars and connected-mobility, in short tech that allows a vehicle to communicate with other cars and with the wider world. The Zhiche Auto SUV is developed by a Beijing-based new-energy vehicle (NEV) company, and the production car will launch in 2017.
8. Ranz RF-EA1
The Ranz RF-EA1 is a design study for an exciting electric four-door sport sedan, with a super sleek body and eye-catching black over gold paint. ‘Ranz‘ is a brand owned by the FAW-Toyota joint venture for making cheap electric cars. However, since its inception in 2013 Ranz has failed to launch a single car. The RF-EA1 shows they are still alive.
7. Haval HB-02
The HB-02 shows that the Haval brand, owned by Great Wall Motors, is going for a more daring design for its SUV lineup. Sharp creases, tiny LED lights, and a big gaping grille; the HB-02 has it all. It previews a premium compact crossover that will be launched on the Chinese car market in 2018, mainly aimed at young car buyers living in the big cities.
6. Lingyun Two-seater
Lingyun is a company that is absolutely convinced the future lies in two-wheeled electric vehicles. Their latest concept is simply called “Two-seater”, and stands on two wheels, one front and one rear. It uses mechanical gyroscopes to maintain balance, and Lingyun claims battery life is 80% longer than on a four-wheel car.
5. Qiantu Auto K50 Roadster
China’s first drop-top electric supercar with stunning lines, a carbon fiber body, and powered by a 400 horsepower motor. Likely the best looking Chinese car ever. The coupe version is expected to hit the market in the fall, with a price similar to the cheapest Tesla Model S. The Roadster will follow in late 2017.
4. Chery FV2030
The Chery FV2030 is a typical example of a truly outrageous concept car, shaped like an off-road racer with gull wing doors, huge wheels, and a fiery red paint job. Some design elements will come back on future production cars, like the chrome bar above the grille and the air inlets in the bumper.
3. LeSee EV
The LeSee EV is a four-door electric sedan with semi-autonomous driving, smartphone-based remote control, and a 210 kilometer per hour top speed. The LeSee was developed by LeEco, a Chinese internet compact that also backs Faraday Future. It is intended for the Chinese market and the production version will be made in China.
2. Hongqi B-Concept
The B-Concept heralds a new beginning for Hongqi, ‘Red Flag’, the oldest and most famous Chinese automaker, best known for state limousines and parade cars. They are working to shore up their passenger car division and the B-Concept previews a future full-size sedan that will compete with cars like the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
1. Beijing Auto ArcFox-7
The ArcFox-7 is an extremely beautiful electric supercar with scissor doors. It is based on aFormula E race car, and powered by a 603 horsepower motor. The ArcoFox-7 is mainly intended to draw attention to the booming EV business of Beijing Auto, but small-series production of a track day-only car is a real possibility.
The main observable trends that emerge from these concept cars are: a move to electrics cars, steps to more daring design, and a clear up market movement, the infamously cheap Chinese cars are fast becoming a thing of the past.
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Air China Business Class A330 Beijing to Tokyo Narita

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the process of doing. The seats on this particular flight are angled lie flat, which are fine on a 3 hour journey but not great at all for red-eye flights. Food is always hit or miss with Air China. The breakfast at the business class lounge wasn't anything special or tasty. The hot food section was too small and really not up to the standards of Air China's regional competitors including the Taiwanese airlines.
The flight was a very remote gate and the bus ride to the plane took about 20 minutes. We got a very good tour of Beijing Capital international airport and it is amazing how big the airport is.
Onboard, I find myself in an old b...

published: 27 Aug 2016

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and climbed towards a setting sun, it really felt as though I was briefly on another world.
For a long time I been waiting for the opportunity to experience the Hainan long haul business class. I have flown with Hainan in economy and domestic China business class, and had several flights where I found their FAs to be of 5 star level (Cathay and Singapore as my comparison). I have seen Hainan FAs treat passengers as though they were their own families, especially catering to the needs of elderly/disabled travelers or traveling mothers. It was certainly very impressive, and the benchmark I used to compare this flight to.
In terms of sof...

published: 22 Feb 2017

Hainan Airlines A330 Business Class Beijing to Guangzhou

Service-wise I think Hainan is a 5 star airline. Aside from my Singapore business class flight, I don't think I have met a more friendly, approachable, and professional crew. The flight had a lot of family with small children as well as a young man on crutches. I saw the purser actually tuck in a sleeping mother and her son. Another mother needed help getting into sleeping position with her young son in her arms and the crew brought extra pillows to help cushion her arms and make her more comfortable. The crew came by multiple times to help the young man get up for the bathroom and recline his seat for resting. This is the type of service often shown in advertisements but rarely seen in real life, which makes shows how extraordinary this crew was.The purser saw me taking pictures and enco...

published: 24 Aug 2016

A Business in China? - Bridget Rooth. OTL14024

Bridget Rooth is English but grew up and lived in several different countries before moving to China in 2003 with her family. She first found employment as a communications officer for an international law firm in Beijing where she worked for a number of years. Then in 2008 she decided to branch out on her own and established English Trackers - an online proofreading, editing and translation company. In today’s edition of ‘On the Level’ she talks to FergusThompson about the challenges and rewards of setting up and running a small business in China.

published: 25 Aug 2014

Doing business in China (Full Episode)

In this episode of The AirportEconomist Tim is in Shanghai, the commercial capital of China. He gets insights from local business people and learn from foreigners who have cracked the market.
The Airport Economist is your guide to doing business in the Asian Century. Led by renowned economist Tim Harcourt, we'll be visiting thriving markets all across Asia to find out what the emerging opportunities are for doing business there, how to get your foot in the door, learn from companies who are successfully operating there, as well as discover the local culture.
In each episode we'll arm you with all the knowledge and insights you need to take your business international.
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After I left Luoyang, I hopped on a plane and made my way to Beijing. A city, which since the 2008 Olympics, has really opened itself up to the west more than most cities in mainland China. When I arrived at the airport, I met up with my guide, Kurt, and headed to the hotel so I could get checked in. The next day, I met up with Kurt and our driver to head to the “Temple of Heaven” there in Beijing (01:55). A Daoist temple constructed in the 15th century, it was the site of ceremonies held by the emperors of imperial China. Next, we headed to the world-famous Tiananmen square which was the site of the protests of 1989 (04:24). There stood the Hall of the People, Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and of course Tiananmen Gate. Kurt pointed me to the place where the ...

LONDON STREET FOOD, CRISPY DUCK, PEKING DUCK, BEIJING ROAST DUCK, AMAZING STREET FOOD IN LONDON The name Chinatown has been used at different times to describe different places in London. The present Chinatown is part of the City of Westminster, occupying the area in and around Gerrard Street. It contains a number of Chinese restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, souvenir shops, and other Chinese-run businesses. The first area in London known as Chinatown was located in the Limehouse area of the East End of London.[1] At the start of the 20th century, the Chinese population of London was concentrated in that area, setting up businesses which catered to the Chinese sailors who frequented in Docklands. The area began to become known through exaggerated reports and tales of (the then-legal) opi...

YOU WANNA MOVE TO CHINA ? MUST WATCH VIDEO !!! MAKING A LIVING IN CHINA START BUSINESS IN CHINA

YOU WANNA MOVE TO CHINA ? MUST WATCH VIDEO MAKING A LIVING IN CHINA START BUSINESS IN CHINA
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China, the subject of this article, attracts foreigners by its past and present profile: an old eastern culture that is rapidly rising to take its place among the world’s greatest modern civilizations, a stature that is all the more intriguing given the way it is blazing its own path in terms of the social contract. Do not be dissuaded by an element of bad press in the West; news tends to wallow in the alternative reality of political drama, while the realities on the street are something quite else. Chinese people are indeed largely welcoming and open, and opportunities abound for the astute.
Yet China is not easy. Strange foo...

published: 23 Mar 2017

How to Market Your Small Business in China on a Shoestring

Marketing and promotion are keys to business success. However, small businesses and organisations often struggle to find time, the right people or money to manage their marketing activities, especially when it comes to entering a new market overseas.
This webinar aims to guide European small businesses with limited resources to develop an effective marketing strategy in the Chinese market. It will explain the main differences in the essential aspects of marketing in China and how to adapt strategies for a successful operation.
After attending the webinar you will:
• Understand the marketing specificities of China;
• Be able to give clear direction to your marketing team;
• Adapt your main marketing messages to China;
• Be able to choose the right communication channels.
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published: 15 Jun 2016

2016 Google Developer Day - Beijing

Google Developer Day is an interactive event, providing the latest updates on Google technologies and open platforms for developers and industry leaders. Google Developer Day 2016 will be held on Dec. 8th in Beijing. We're excited to share our thoughts on innovative technologies and encourage developers to build the next big mobile web or native app today. For Chinese voiceover, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8SsJ-6lDUU

published: 08 Dec 2016

The Truth About doing business in China from Alibaba, Didi Chuxing

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The Truth About doing business in China from Alibaba, Didi Chuxing
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From Beijing Roger Ying Talks About Pandai.cn

Where in western countries we see peer-to-peer lending as a novelty enabled by the internet in China it has been a common practice for years!
As the banking system is state owned and they never had a any real competitive drive financial institutions have always catered to big corporations and government. With economic development in the last four decades there was a huge void in consumer and small business finance. This space has been covered by "underground banks", pawn shops, and "guarantee companies".
Consequently the lending market in China has been rather unstable, prone to fraud, and only geared to short term, high rate loans.
But this is changing as many online companies like Pandai.cn are bringing transparency and accountability to the system.
In this interview Roger Ying, Foun...

published: 01 May 2013

Live Streaming Business in China (Part II)

In our previous episode, we discussed who live streamers are and how they're cashing in on the booming industry. In this week's show, we dive into what goes on behind the scenes of the growing industry, and see who the audience is and how they're pouring money into live streamers' wallets.
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published: 29 Jul 2017

China's Future MEGAPROJECTS (2016-2050's)

China is embracing megaprojects at an unprecedented rate and will - over the course of a few decades - complete a phase of infrastructure that will rival what the United States has built in its entire history.
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Future Cities, a full-length documentary strand from WIREDVideo, takes us inside the bustling Chinese city of Shenzhen.
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We examine the unique manufacturing ecosystem that has emerged, gaining access to the world’s leading hardware-prototyping culture whilst challenging misconceptions from the west. The film looks at how the evolution of “Shanzhai” – or copycat manufacturing – has transformed traditional models of business, distribution and innovation, and asks what the rest of the world can learn from this so-called “Silicon Valley of hardware".
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Is China Taking Over the Caribbean

China is waging an aggressive campaign of seduction in the Caribbean, wooing countries away from relationships with rival Taiwan, opening markets for its expanding economy, promising to send tourists, and shipping police to Haiti in the first communist deployment in the Western Hemisphere. And the United States, China'sCold War enemy, is benignly watching the Asian economic superpower move into its backyard.
For decades China and Taiwan used dollar diplomacy to win over small Caribbean nations where small projects building roads, bridges, wells and fisheries go a long way. But Beijing's growing economic clout is tipping the scales in the region. Caribbean trade with China increased 42 percent from 2003, the Chinese news agency Xinhua reported. The United States has applauded China's econ...

Air China Business Class A330 Beijing to Tokyo Narita

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the pr...

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the process of doing. The seats on this particular flight are angled lie flat, which are fine on a 3 hour journey but not great at all for red-eye flights. Food is always hit or miss with Air China. The breakfast at the business class lounge wasn't anything special or tasty. The hot food section was too small and really not up to the standards of Air China's regional competitors including the Taiwanese airlines.
The flight was a very remote gate and the bus ride to the plane took about 20 minutes. We got a very good tour of Beijing Capital international airport and it is amazing how big the airport is.
Onboard, I find myself in an old but clean A330. Comfy slippers were provided and the flight attendant quickly provided me with champagne and nuts. The younger flight attendants are usually the much nicer ones since they seem to be still in love with the business. One unusual thing I noticed on this flight was that the FAs can speak Japanese pretty well but they only made one announcement in Japanese (which surprised my Japanese seatmates as they assumed no one spoke Japanese). I had the Guizhou chicken onboard and it tasted restaurant quality but nothing outstanding.
Overall, service onboard is totally fine, but can a let down. I have met very nice and detailed oriented Air China staff, and these are generally the younger not jaded staff. Food was fine, but the entertainment is seriously outdated. Air China does have a newer generation of A330 business class seats but it is not clear which routes has them. Otherwise, I would definitely pick ANA over Air China on this route in the future.

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the process of doing. The seats on this particular flight are angled lie flat, which are fine on a 3 hour journey but not great at all for red-eye flights. Food is always hit or miss with Air China. The breakfast at the business class lounge wasn't anything special or tasty. The hot food section was too small and really not up to the standards of Air China's regional competitors including the Taiwanese airlines.
The flight was a very remote gate and the bus ride to the plane took about 20 minutes. We got a very good tour of Beijing Capital international airport and it is amazing how big the airport is.
Onboard, I find myself in an old but clean A330. Comfy slippers were provided and the flight attendant quickly provided me with champagne and nuts. The younger flight attendants are usually the much nicer ones since they seem to be still in love with the business. One unusual thing I noticed on this flight was that the FAs can speak Japanese pretty well but they only made one announcement in Japanese (which surprised my Japanese seatmates as they assumed no one spoke Japanese). I had the Guizhou chicken onboard and it tasted restaurant quality but nothing outstanding.
Overall, service onboard is totally fine, but can a let down. I have met very nice and detailed oriented Air China staff, and these are generally the younger not jaded staff. Food was fine, but the entertainment is seriously outdated. Air China does have a newer generation of A330 business class seats but it is not clear which routes has them. Otherwise, I would definitely pick ANA over Air China on this route in the future.

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and c...

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and climbed towards a setting sun, it really felt as though I was briefly on another world.
For a long time I been waiting for the opportunity to experience the Hainan long haul business class. I have flown with Hainan in economy and domestic China business class, and had several flights where I found their FAs to be of 5 star level (Cathay and Singapore as my comparison). I have seen Hainan FAs treat passengers as though they were their own families, especially catering to the needs of elderly/disabled travelers or traveling mothers. It was certainly very impressive, and the benchmark I used to compare this flight to.
In terms of soft service, Hainan offers a surprisingly excellent amenity kit, comfortable pajamas, mattress pad and cover, and Bose headphones in business. On this flight, the crew were attentive and kind, especially the FA working the other aisle. Usually FAs offer to hang up jackets, but the FA in my aisle seemed to only offer it to 2/3 passengers while the other FA seemed to went down her aisle. Maybe it was a space issue. For me it wasn’t a big deal since my stuff won’t get wrinkled in the overhead space. Throughout the flight though I often had to ask for refills or else the glass would sit empty. There were a few times I was offered more wine or champagne and this was mostly done by the purser or FA in the other aisle. Otherwise they were very quick at taking away used plates and serving the next course. The FA in the K aisle does seem to be more experienced and her choice of wording reflect this. During my interactions with her she would often ask "Do you want more?" rather than "Are you done? Do you still need it."
I think the menu on this flight is quite extensive, and there were no big English errors that I spotted. Hainan has focused a lot on hiring international crew members, and there was a Western crew member on this flight. I think this effort has paid off with nice menus that don’t contain embarrassing and blatant English errors. As usual with mainland airlines, I find that the wine menu is a particular weak spot. On this flight there is a champagne but I could not find any details about online.
Hainan’s excellent and classy Bulgari amenity kit is one of my favorite business class kits now. Cathay’s kits are nowhere near the quality and quality provided by Hainan’s kit. The bag reminds me of the excellent Asiana first class kit in its form and design. Hainan’s amenity kit is made of very durable cloth and feels durable and heavy in your hands.
The seat is the only disappointment. With many airlines removing first class and focused on improving their business class, Hainan somehow decided to go with a 2x2x2 cabin without aisle access. All its regional competitors offer direct aisle access with the exception of Air China, so for them to go from a 1x2x1 cabin on their A330 to this is baffling to me. Honestly good luck trying to get out of the seat with a sleeping neighbor lying flat next to you. Funny enough, the Xiamen crew I met later on are also confused why Hainan would go backwards when it has no first class and all their competitors are switching to direct aisle access. JAL and KE have a 2x2x2 cabin but with aisle access for every seat, so hopefully Hainan will come to their senses and update their cabin on their flagship plane.
Overall, I had consistently good to great experiences on Hainan. The menu and food on this flight were good, however wine continue to be a weak spot. The amenity kit and headphones are a win. The biggest issue facing Hainan is really its seat. There is no privacy and almost impossible to exit with the neighboring seat flat. There are many design offering aisle access even in 2x2x2 formation and so to me there is no reason for them to deploy such an antiquated design. With the new Polaris and Delta One seats and service improvements and even Xiamen offering 1-2-1 business class, Hainan soon will have a difficult time competing with these seats and service improvements. All the US carriers need to do is to leverage their branding, lounge facilities, and any notable service changes to put the squeeze on small foreign carriers like Hainan or Xiamen.

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and climbed towards a setting sun, it really felt as though I was briefly on another world.
For a long time I been waiting for the opportunity to experience the Hainan long haul business class. I have flown with Hainan in economy and domestic China business class, and had several flights where I found their FAs to be of 5 star level (Cathay and Singapore as my comparison). I have seen Hainan FAs treat passengers as though they were their own families, especially catering to the needs of elderly/disabled travelers or traveling mothers. It was certainly very impressive, and the benchmark I used to compare this flight to.
In terms of soft service, Hainan offers a surprisingly excellent amenity kit, comfortable pajamas, mattress pad and cover, and Bose headphones in business. On this flight, the crew were attentive and kind, especially the FA working the other aisle. Usually FAs offer to hang up jackets, but the FA in my aisle seemed to only offer it to 2/3 passengers while the other FA seemed to went down her aisle. Maybe it was a space issue. For me it wasn’t a big deal since my stuff won’t get wrinkled in the overhead space. Throughout the flight though I often had to ask for refills or else the glass would sit empty. There were a few times I was offered more wine or champagne and this was mostly done by the purser or FA in the other aisle. Otherwise they were very quick at taking away used plates and serving the next course. The FA in the K aisle does seem to be more experienced and her choice of wording reflect this. During my interactions with her she would often ask "Do you want more?" rather than "Are you done? Do you still need it."
I think the menu on this flight is quite extensive, and there were no big English errors that I spotted. Hainan has focused a lot on hiring international crew members, and there was a Western crew member on this flight. I think this effort has paid off with nice menus that don’t contain embarrassing and blatant English errors. As usual with mainland airlines, I find that the wine menu is a particular weak spot. On this flight there is a champagne but I could not find any details about online.
Hainan’s excellent and classy Bulgari amenity kit is one of my favorite business class kits now. Cathay’s kits are nowhere near the quality and quality provided by Hainan’s kit. The bag reminds me of the excellent Asiana first class kit in its form and design. Hainan’s amenity kit is made of very durable cloth and feels durable and heavy in your hands.
The seat is the only disappointment. With many airlines removing first class and focused on improving their business class, Hainan somehow decided to go with a 2x2x2 cabin without aisle access. All its regional competitors offer direct aisle access with the exception of Air China, so for them to go from a 1x2x1 cabin on their A330 to this is baffling to me. Honestly good luck trying to get out of the seat with a sleeping neighbor lying flat next to you. Funny enough, the Xiamen crew I met later on are also confused why Hainan would go backwards when it has no first class and all their competitors are switching to direct aisle access. JAL and KE have a 2x2x2 cabin but with aisle access for every seat, so hopefully Hainan will come to their senses and update their cabin on their flagship plane.
Overall, I had consistently good to great experiences on Hainan. The menu and food on this flight were good, however wine continue to be a weak spot. The amenity kit and headphones are a win. The biggest issue facing Hainan is really its seat. There is no privacy and almost impossible to exit with the neighboring seat flat. There are many design offering aisle access even in 2x2x2 formation and so to me there is no reason for them to deploy such an antiquated design. With the new Polaris and Delta One seats and service improvements and even Xiamen offering 1-2-1 business class, Hainan soon will have a difficult time competing with these seats and service improvements. All the US carriers need to do is to leverage their branding, lounge facilities, and any notable service changes to put the squeeze on small foreign carriers like Hainan or Xiamen.

Hainan Airlines A330 Business Class Beijing to Guangzhou

Service-wise I think Hainan is a 5 star airline. Aside from my Singapore business class flight, I don't think I have met a more friendly, approachable, and prof...

Service-wise I think Hainan is a 5 star airline. Aside from my Singapore business class flight, I don't think I have met a more friendly, approachable, and professional crew. The flight had a lot of family with small children as well as a young man on crutches. I saw the purser actually tuck in a sleeping mother and her son. Another mother needed help getting into sleeping position with her young son in her arms and the crew brought extra pillows to help cushion her arms and make her more comfortable. The crew came by multiple times to help the young man get up for the bathroom and recline his seat for resting. This is the type of service often shown in advertisements but rarely seen in real life, which makes shows how extraordinary this crew was.The purser saw me taking pictures and encouraged me to take as much as I want. We had a short conversation and at the end she gifted me with a box of refrigerator magnets. The magnets were shaped like FAs and showcased the three different crew uniforms. It was certainly a very special gift.
The airport experience was also interesting. Hainan domestic leaves from terminal 1 while Hainan international leaves from terminal 2. In terminal one, Hainan has a separate checkin section for premium members with a separate security area that is directly connected to the lounges which are then connect to the rest of the terminal. This means a relatively seamless and private experience from checkin to boarding. The lounge food options were poor during the morning with no hot food options and unappetizing cold food items. There was also no real view of the tarmac however this is Beijing's oldest and smallest terminal so I was not expecting much.
Otherwise on this 3 hour flight, we had a multi-course meal that was well presented but not particularly tasty. I ordered the tom yum soup from the special menu and although certainly not the most authentic tom yum soup, it was spicy and tangy.
Seat wise it is 1-2-1 on the A330 which means a lot of privacy and aisle access. It was a spacious seat similar to Asiana's business class.

Service-wise I think Hainan is a 5 star airline. Aside from my Singapore business class flight, I don't think I have met a more friendly, approachable, and professional crew. The flight had a lot of family with small children as well as a young man on crutches. I saw the purser actually tuck in a sleeping mother and her son. Another mother needed help getting into sleeping position with her young son in her arms and the crew brought extra pillows to help cushion her arms and make her more comfortable. The crew came by multiple times to help the young man get up for the bathroom and recline his seat for resting. This is the type of service often shown in advertisements but rarely seen in real life, which makes shows how extraordinary this crew was.The purser saw me taking pictures and encouraged me to take as much as I want. We had a short conversation and at the end she gifted me with a box of refrigerator magnets. The magnets were shaped like FAs and showcased the three different crew uniforms. It was certainly a very special gift.
The airport experience was also interesting. Hainan domestic leaves from terminal 1 while Hainan international leaves from terminal 2. In terminal one, Hainan has a separate checkin section for premium members with a separate security area that is directly connected to the lounges which are then connect to the rest of the terminal. This means a relatively seamless and private experience from checkin to boarding. The lounge food options were poor during the morning with no hot food options and unappetizing cold food items. There was also no real view of the tarmac however this is Beijing's oldest and smallest terminal so I was not expecting much.
Otherwise on this 3 hour flight, we had a multi-course meal that was well presented but not particularly tasty. I ordered the tom yum soup from the special menu and although certainly not the most authentic tom yum soup, it was spicy and tangy.
Seat wise it is 1-2-1 on the A330 which means a lot of privacy and aisle access. It was a spacious seat similar to Asiana's business class.

A Business in China? - Bridget Rooth. OTL14024

Bridget Rooth is English but grew up and lived in several different countries before moving to China in 2003 with her family. She first found employment as a co...

Bridget Rooth is English but grew up and lived in several different countries before moving to China in 2003 with her family. She first found employment as a communications officer for an international law firm in Beijing where she worked for a number of years. Then in 2008 she decided to branch out on her own and established English Trackers - an online proofreading, editing and translation company. In today’s edition of ‘On the Level’ she talks to FergusThompson about the challenges and rewards of setting up and running a small business in China.

Bridget Rooth is English but grew up and lived in several different countries before moving to China in 2003 with her family. She first found employment as a communications officer for an international law firm in Beijing where she worked for a number of years. Then in 2008 she decided to branch out on her own and established English Trackers - an online proofreading, editing and translation company. In today’s edition of ‘On the Level’ she talks to FergusThompson about the challenges and rewards of setting up and running a small business in China.

In this episode of The AirportEconomist Tim is in Shanghai, the commercial capital of China. He gets insights from local business people and learn from foreigners who have cracked the market.
The Airport Economist is your guide to doing business in the Asian Century. Led by renowned economist Tim Harcourt, we'll be visiting thriving markets all across Asia to find out what the emerging opportunities are for doing business there, how to get your foot in the door, learn from companies who are successfully operating there, as well as discover the local culture.
In each episode we'll arm you with all the knowledge and insights you need to take your business international.
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In this episode of The AirportEconomist Tim is in Shanghai, the commercial capital of China. He gets insights from local business people and learn from foreigners who have cracked the market.
The Airport Economist is your guide to doing business in the Asian Century. Led by renowned economist Tim Harcourt, we'll be visiting thriving markets all across Asia to find out what the emerging opportunities are for doing business there, how to get your foot in the door, learn from companies who are successfully operating there, as well as discover the local culture.
In each episode we'll arm you with all the knowledge and insights you need to take your business international.
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After I left Luoyang, I hopped on a plane and made my way to Beijing. A city, which since the 2008 Olympics, has really opened itself up to the west more than m...

After I left Luoyang, I hopped on a plane and made my way to Beijing. A city, which since the 2008 Olympics, has really opened itself up to the west more than most cities in mainland China. When I arrived at the airport, I met up with my guide, Kurt, and headed to the hotel so I could get checked in. The next day, I met up with Kurt and our driver to head to the “Temple of Heaven” there in Beijing (01:55). A Daoist temple constructed in the 15th century, it was the site of ceremonies held by the emperors of imperial China. Next, we headed to the world-famous Tiananmen square which was the site of the protests of 1989 (04:24). There stood the Hall of the People, Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and of course Tiananmen Gate. Kurt pointed me to the place where the famous “tank man” stood, claimed that he lives in his neighborhood, and knows his true identity!
We made our way inside of the gate amongst the hundreds of people who are making their way inside. Kurt pointed out that the crowds today were benign compared to earlier this season due to the height of the tourist season soon wrapping up. He also pointed out the line to Mao Zedong’s mausoleum was extremely long, as normal, and that people have been waiting basically all day long to see the former leader’s remains in a transparent coffin.
Making our way through the gate, we hoofed it into the Forbidden City (07:12). The home of Imperial China’s Emperors for hundreds of years, it’s a vast collection of walls, gates, and halls and extremely vast area, covering over 170 acres. Kurt pointed out that the Hall of Supreme Harmony’s square (10:40) was purposely left clear of trees as majority of Chinese courtyards have due to the believe that people who wanted to assassinate the Emperor could fly from tree-to-tree, just like the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. After we looked around through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, we made our way Northwest to see the Hall of Mental Cultivation and it’s throne they have there (13:12). From there, we made our way Northeast to see another throne in the Hall of HeavenlyPurity (14:49).
Making our way through the city, we passed through the Imperial Gardens (15:17) and finally the Gate of Divine Prowess (16:01). After we left the Forbidden City, we met up with the driver and went to a local noodle restaurant to grab some lunch. Kurt said that this place is a restaurant were the locals eat and offer the best noodles in town. We sat down and you could see the cooks preparing the noodles in the background. When the waiters brought the dish out, sure enough, it was the best damn plate of noodles and lamb kabobs I’ve had in a long time! Later that night, I went to an incredible acrobat show “The Wonderful Han” (https://youtu.be/jMS_Ngd5wLU). After, I called it a day to get some rest for heading to the Great Wall in the morning—which will be in the next video.
The day after, we went to a local tea house (16:48) where a hostess introduced me to the art of Chinese tea brewing and the many different varieties of Chinese tea. After buying several bags of tea and accessories, we drive to the NationalStonePlace in town where I was taken on a tour of the factory where they make and carve Jade. There, they showed how Jade is cleaned, carved, and polished (16:58). Inside is the most elaborate Jade statues, both large and small, that I’ve ever laid eyes upon—including the white jade medals that was issued to winners at the 2008 Olympics. After trying not to break the bank there, we headed to the Summer Palace (20:32). The Palace has been around for a while but best known as being the temporary residence of Empress Dowager Cixi, one of the most powerful Empresses in the history of China. Some of the key places inside the palace is the Marble boat (24:35), world’s longest covered promenade (by Guinness World Records)—the Long Corridor (21:59), Longevity Hill (22:32), the Tower of Buddhist Incense (22:43), Kunming Lake (23:10), and statue of Guanyin (23:56).
Beijing was a great place to experience the history of Imperial China as well as see evidence of China’s booming economic and technological development. Even through it’s under a tight grip by the Chinese government and the very visible military presence, it feels similar to other international cities such as Tokyo or New York, .
My next and final video will be about my trip to the Great Wall, Ming tombs, and another theater production in Beijing. Once complete, my link will be posted here.

After I left Luoyang, I hopped on a plane and made my way to Beijing. A city, which since the 2008 Olympics, has really opened itself up to the west more than most cities in mainland China. When I arrived at the airport, I met up with my guide, Kurt, and headed to the hotel so I could get checked in. The next day, I met up with Kurt and our driver to head to the “Temple of Heaven” there in Beijing (01:55). A Daoist temple constructed in the 15th century, it was the site of ceremonies held by the emperors of imperial China. Next, we headed to the world-famous Tiananmen square which was the site of the protests of 1989 (04:24). There stood the Hall of the People, Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and of course Tiananmen Gate. Kurt pointed me to the place where the famous “tank man” stood, claimed that he lives in his neighborhood, and knows his true identity!
We made our way inside of the gate amongst the hundreds of people who are making their way inside. Kurt pointed out that the crowds today were benign compared to earlier this season due to the height of the tourist season soon wrapping up. He also pointed out the line to Mao Zedong’s mausoleum was extremely long, as normal, and that people have been waiting basically all day long to see the former leader’s remains in a transparent coffin.
Making our way through the gate, we hoofed it into the Forbidden City (07:12). The home of Imperial China’s Emperors for hundreds of years, it’s a vast collection of walls, gates, and halls and extremely vast area, covering over 170 acres. Kurt pointed out that the Hall of Supreme Harmony’s square (10:40) was purposely left clear of trees as majority of Chinese courtyards have due to the believe that people who wanted to assassinate the Emperor could fly from tree-to-tree, just like the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. After we looked around through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, we made our way Northwest to see the Hall of Mental Cultivation and it’s throne they have there (13:12). From there, we made our way Northeast to see another throne in the Hall of HeavenlyPurity (14:49).
Making our way through the city, we passed through the Imperial Gardens (15:17) and finally the Gate of Divine Prowess (16:01). After we left the Forbidden City, we met up with the driver and went to a local noodle restaurant to grab some lunch. Kurt said that this place is a restaurant were the locals eat and offer the best noodles in town. We sat down and you could see the cooks preparing the noodles in the background. When the waiters brought the dish out, sure enough, it was the best damn plate of noodles and lamb kabobs I’ve had in a long time! Later that night, I went to an incredible acrobat show “The Wonderful Han” (https://youtu.be/jMS_Ngd5wLU). After, I called it a day to get some rest for heading to the Great Wall in the morning—which will be in the next video.
The day after, we went to a local tea house (16:48) where a hostess introduced me to the art of Chinese tea brewing and the many different varieties of Chinese tea. After buying several bags of tea and accessories, we drive to the NationalStonePlace in town where I was taken on a tour of the factory where they make and carve Jade. There, they showed how Jade is cleaned, carved, and polished (16:58). Inside is the most elaborate Jade statues, both large and small, that I’ve ever laid eyes upon—including the white jade medals that was issued to winners at the 2008 Olympics. After trying not to break the bank there, we headed to the Summer Palace (20:32). The Palace has been around for a while but best known as being the temporary residence of Empress Dowager Cixi, one of the most powerful Empresses in the history of China. Some of the key places inside the palace is the Marble boat (24:35), world’s longest covered promenade (by Guinness World Records)—the Long Corridor (21:59), Longevity Hill (22:32), the Tower of Buddhist Incense (22:43), Kunming Lake (23:10), and statue of Guanyin (23:56).
Beijing was a great place to experience the history of Imperial China as well as see evidence of China’s booming economic and technological development. Even through it’s under a tight grip by the Chinese government and the very visible military presence, it feels similar to other international cities such as Tokyo or New York, .
My next and final video will be about my trip to the Great Wall, Ming tombs, and another theater production in Beijing. Once complete, my link will be posted here.

LONDON STREET FOOD, CRISPY DUCK, PEKING DUCK, BEIJING ROAST DUCK, AMAZING STREET FOOD IN LONDON The name Chinatown has been used at different times to describe ...

LONDON STREET FOOD, CRISPY DUCK, PEKING DUCK, BEIJING ROAST DUCK, AMAZING STREET FOOD IN LONDON The name Chinatown has been used at different times to describe different places in London. The present Chinatown is part of the City of Westminster, occupying the area in and around Gerrard Street. It contains a number of Chinese restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, souvenir shops, and other Chinese-run businesses. The first area in London known as Chinatown was located in the Limehouse area of the East End of London.[1] At the start of the 20th century, the Chinese population of London was concentrated in that area, setting up businesses which catered to the Chinese sailors who frequented in Docklands. The area began to become known through exaggerated reports and tales of (the then-legal) opium dens and slum housing, rather than the Chinese restaurants and supermarkets in the current Chinatown. However, much of the area was damaged by aerial bombing during the Blitz in World War II, although a number of elderly Chinese still choose to live in this area. After World War II, however, the growing popularity of Chinese cuisine and an influx of immigrants from Hong Kong led to an increasing number of Chinese restaurants being opened elsewhere.
The present Chinatown, which is off Shaftesbury Avenue did not start to be established until the 1970s. Up until then, it was a regular Soho area, run-down, with Gerrard Street the main thoroughfare. It was dominated by the Post Office, facing MacclesfieldStreet, and other major establishments were The Tailor & CutterHouse, at 43/44, now a Chinese supermarket and restaurant, the Boulougne Restaurant, near the Wardour Street end, and by PeterMario's Restaurant at the other end. Other businesses included a master baker's, the SariCentre, Lesgrain FrenchCoffee House, Harrison Marks' GlamourStudio, an Indian restaurant and various brothels. Probably the first Chinese restaurants opened in Lisle Street, parallel to Gerrard St, and then spread gradually. The Tailor & Cutter did not close down until around 1974.
The area boasts over 80 restaurants showcasing some of London's finest and most authentic Asian cuisine.[2]
In 2005, the property developer Rosewheel proposed a plan to redevelop the eastern part of Chinatown. The plan was opposed by many of the existing retailers in Chinatown, as they believe that the redevelopment will drive out the traditional Chinese retail stores from the area and change the ethnic characteristic of Chinatown.
The London Chinatown Community Centre (LCCC) has been housed in the Chinatown area since it was founded in 1980 by Dr Abraham Lue. The Centre claims to have received 40,000 people for help and assistance since its foundation. Located since 1998 on the 2nd floor of 28-29 Gerrard Street, the Centre relocated to 2 LeicesterCourt in 2012, above the Hippodrome Casino. John Dryden (1631–1700) lived for a while at 43 Gerrard Street, which is commemorated by a blue plaque.[4] Another plaque, on number 9, marks the meeting of Samuel Johnson and Joshua Reynolds at the Turk's Head Tavern to found The Club, a dining club, in 1764.[5] In fiction, Charles Dickens sets the home of Mr Jaggers, the lawyer in Great Expectations, in "a house on the south side of that street. Rather a stately house of its kind, but dolefully in want of painting, and with dirty windows [and with ...] a stone hall... a dark brown staircase ... dark brown rooms... panelled walls".[6] A Royal Society of Arts blue plaque commemorates Edmund Burke at 37 Gerrard Street.[7]
In the Roaring Twenties, the 43 Club was set up at number 43, as a jazz club notorious for outrageous parties frequented by the rich and powerful.[8] It was eventually closed down by direct order of the Home Office and the proprietor, Kate Meyrick, was imprisoned. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club started in Gerrard Street in the basement of No. 39.[9]
In 1953, No. 4 Gerrard Street was a small studio where the theatrical photographer George Harrison Marks and his partner Pamela Green, lived and worked. By the late 1950s, with the success of Kamera Publications, they had taken over No. 5 next door and had a much larger studio on the top floor. In the early 1960s the ground floor at No. 4 became a gallery. The director Michael Powell copied their sets for the classic film Peeping Tom, in which Green also starred.
A basement in Gerrard Street was the location of the first rehearsal of Led Zeppelin in August 1968, where they played "Train Kept A-Rollin'".[10] The exact location of the basement is unknown, and it is believed to have been converted into business premises many years ago. crispy duck, peking duck, crispy duck London, Chinatown, london,

LONDON STREET FOOD, CRISPY DUCK, PEKING DUCK, BEIJING ROAST DUCK, AMAZING STREET FOOD IN LONDON The name Chinatown has been used at different times to describe different places in London. The present Chinatown is part of the City of Westminster, occupying the area in and around Gerrard Street. It contains a number of Chinese restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, souvenir shops, and other Chinese-run businesses. The first area in London known as Chinatown was located in the Limehouse area of the East End of London.[1] At the start of the 20th century, the Chinese population of London was concentrated in that area, setting up businesses which catered to the Chinese sailors who frequented in Docklands. The area began to become known through exaggerated reports and tales of (the then-legal) opium dens and slum housing, rather than the Chinese restaurants and supermarkets in the current Chinatown. However, much of the area was damaged by aerial bombing during the Blitz in World War II, although a number of elderly Chinese still choose to live in this area. After World War II, however, the growing popularity of Chinese cuisine and an influx of immigrants from Hong Kong led to an increasing number of Chinese restaurants being opened elsewhere.
The present Chinatown, which is off Shaftesbury Avenue did not start to be established until the 1970s. Up until then, it was a regular Soho area, run-down, with Gerrard Street the main thoroughfare. It was dominated by the Post Office, facing MacclesfieldStreet, and other major establishments were The Tailor & CutterHouse, at 43/44, now a Chinese supermarket and restaurant, the Boulougne Restaurant, near the Wardour Street end, and by PeterMario's Restaurant at the other end. Other businesses included a master baker's, the SariCentre, Lesgrain FrenchCoffee House, Harrison Marks' GlamourStudio, an Indian restaurant and various brothels. Probably the first Chinese restaurants opened in Lisle Street, parallel to Gerrard St, and then spread gradually. The Tailor & Cutter did not close down until around 1974.
The area boasts over 80 restaurants showcasing some of London's finest and most authentic Asian cuisine.[2]
In 2005, the property developer Rosewheel proposed a plan to redevelop the eastern part of Chinatown. The plan was opposed by many of the existing retailers in Chinatown, as they believe that the redevelopment will drive out the traditional Chinese retail stores from the area and change the ethnic characteristic of Chinatown.
The London Chinatown Community Centre (LCCC) has been housed in the Chinatown area since it was founded in 1980 by Dr Abraham Lue. The Centre claims to have received 40,000 people for help and assistance since its foundation. Located since 1998 on the 2nd floor of 28-29 Gerrard Street, the Centre relocated to 2 LeicesterCourt in 2012, above the Hippodrome Casino. John Dryden (1631–1700) lived for a while at 43 Gerrard Street, which is commemorated by a blue plaque.[4] Another plaque, on number 9, marks the meeting of Samuel Johnson and Joshua Reynolds at the Turk's Head Tavern to found The Club, a dining club, in 1764.[5] In fiction, Charles Dickens sets the home of Mr Jaggers, the lawyer in Great Expectations, in "a house on the south side of that street. Rather a stately house of its kind, but dolefully in want of painting, and with dirty windows [and with ...] a stone hall... a dark brown staircase ... dark brown rooms... panelled walls".[6] A Royal Society of Arts blue plaque commemorates Edmund Burke at 37 Gerrard Street.[7]
In the Roaring Twenties, the 43 Club was set up at number 43, as a jazz club notorious for outrageous parties frequented by the rich and powerful.[8] It was eventually closed down by direct order of the Home Office and the proprietor, Kate Meyrick, was imprisoned. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club started in Gerrard Street in the basement of No. 39.[9]
In 1953, No. 4 Gerrard Street was a small studio where the theatrical photographer George Harrison Marks and his partner Pamela Green, lived and worked. By the late 1950s, with the success of Kamera Publications, they had taken over No. 5 next door and had a much larger studio on the top floor. In the early 1960s the ground floor at No. 4 became a gallery. The director Michael Powell copied their sets for the classic film Peeping Tom, in which Green also starred.
A basement in Gerrard Street was the location of the first rehearsal of Led Zeppelin in August 1968, where they played "Train Kept A-Rollin'".[10] The exact location of the basement is unknown, and it is believed to have been converted into business premises many years ago. crispy duck, peking duck, crispy duck London, Chinatown, london,

YOU WANNA MOVE TO CHINA ? MUST WATCH VIDEO MAKING A LIVING IN CHINA START BUSINESS IN CHINA
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China, the subject of this article, attracts foreigners by its past and present profile: an old eastern culture that is rapidly rising to take its place among the world’s greatest modern civilizations, a stature that is all the more intriguing given the way it is blazing its own path in terms of the social contract. Do not be dissuaded by an element of bad press in the West; news tends to wallow in the alternative reality of political drama, while the realities on the street are something quite else. Chinese people are indeed largely welcoming and open, and opportunities abound for the astute.
Yet China is not easy. Strange food, different ways of doing things, different social contracts and expectations, uneven levels of development and modernity, and the widespread inability to communicate in English all combine to make China a hard country to move to. But for those who brave the adversities, and immerse themselves into China, the rewards are undeniable—at the very least you learn something about different ways of seeing and something about a culture that has been innovative throughout much of its history.
Work and Study in ChinaUnless you gain placement in China as a representative of a multi-national company or a correspondent for a newspaper, the work opportunities in China correspond with expertise needed in certain areas. Certain industries that require foreign experts are upscale hotels (working as a chef, or mid-level manager), marketing organizations (expert marketers), and advanced industries (who need scientists). For all these posts you obviously need to possess an expertise that is in short supply in China; if you do not, the only other way is to teach English. It is easy to find an English-teaching job: demand often outstrips supply, and English teaching jobs can be found anywhere in China whether in big or small cities (or towns).
A lot has been written in TransitionsAbroad.com about the readily-available option to teach English in China, and instead of covering the same ground here, I will focus on the wider issues that come into play when working and living in China. One thing you should note is that salaries vary from school to school, and region to region—in some touristy regions, which is where the supply of eager teachers is high, salaries can be relatively low compared to the cost of living. But move inland, to a small city or town, and you can bag a salary that puts you among the top earners in the city or town. Yet generally speaking, anywhere in China salaries are relatively high, and you will be earning an amount of money that elevates you to upper middle class in terms of income.
For most people, teaching English is necessarily part of a long-term career, and in this sense you can use English teaching in China as a means to an end. It could be something you do for a few years to experience the country and culture. Or it could be a stepping stone to other international careers: you get into China teaching English, learn the language and the culture, make friends, and then discover other opportunities. Stories abound of former teachers who, after a few years, move on to more career-minded jobs, or start their own business.
Of course anyone can move in to do a business in the first place. The laws for doing business in China are favorable, but that is only part of the story. For unless you are a multi-national company, or someone with a lot of money, that has the resources to move in and make things happen in a big way, then doing business in China requires patience. To create a successful small business you need to understand the culture, identify a niche, and have a good partner or friends (who can help you find opportunities and manage the bureaucracy).
Another opportunity for moving to China is to study, mostly taking a course in Chinese language and culture. This is the ideal way of learning about the culture and experiencing the country, but it also presumes that you have money to spare for paying for tuition and living costs. Internships in China present another great option to learn about the working in the local business environment while learning the language and exploring the culture, and include some personal working and learning experiences that help build the resume and lead to great jobs down the road.
YOU WANNA MOVE TO CHINA ? MUST WATCH VIDEO !!! MAKING A LIVING IN CHINA START BUSINESS IN CHINA
https://youtu.be/dC9Tkmm2v28

YOU WANNA MOVE TO CHINA ? MUST WATCH VIDEO MAKING A LIVING IN CHINA START BUSINESS IN CHINA
FOLLOW ME IN FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/MarCariB.Business/
China, the subject of this article, attracts foreigners by its past and present profile: an old eastern culture that is rapidly rising to take its place among the world’s greatest modern civilizations, a stature that is all the more intriguing given the way it is blazing its own path in terms of the social contract. Do not be dissuaded by an element of bad press in the West; news tends to wallow in the alternative reality of political drama, while the realities on the street are something quite else. Chinese people are indeed largely welcoming and open, and opportunities abound for the astute.
Yet China is not easy. Strange food, different ways of doing things, different social contracts and expectations, uneven levels of development and modernity, and the widespread inability to communicate in English all combine to make China a hard country to move to. But for those who brave the adversities, and immerse themselves into China, the rewards are undeniable—at the very least you learn something about different ways of seeing and something about a culture that has been innovative throughout much of its history.
Work and Study in ChinaUnless you gain placement in China as a representative of a multi-national company or a correspondent for a newspaper, the work opportunities in China correspond with expertise needed in certain areas. Certain industries that require foreign experts are upscale hotels (working as a chef, or mid-level manager), marketing organizations (expert marketers), and advanced industries (who need scientists). For all these posts you obviously need to possess an expertise that is in short supply in China; if you do not, the only other way is to teach English. It is easy to find an English-teaching job: demand often outstrips supply, and English teaching jobs can be found anywhere in China whether in big or small cities (or towns).
A lot has been written in TransitionsAbroad.com about the readily-available option to teach English in China, and instead of covering the same ground here, I will focus on the wider issues that come into play when working and living in China. One thing you should note is that salaries vary from school to school, and region to region—in some touristy regions, which is where the supply of eager teachers is high, salaries can be relatively low compared to the cost of living. But move inland, to a small city or town, and you can bag a salary that puts you among the top earners in the city or town. Yet generally speaking, anywhere in China salaries are relatively high, and you will be earning an amount of money that elevates you to upper middle class in terms of income.
For most people, teaching English is necessarily part of a long-term career, and in this sense you can use English teaching in China as a means to an end. It could be something you do for a few years to experience the country and culture. Or it could be a stepping stone to other international careers: you get into China teaching English, learn the language and the culture, make friends, and then discover other opportunities. Stories abound of former teachers who, after a few years, move on to more career-minded jobs, or start their own business.
Of course anyone can move in to do a business in the first place. The laws for doing business in China are favorable, but that is only part of the story. For unless you are a multi-national company, or someone with a lot of money, that has the resources to move in and make things happen in a big way, then doing business in China requires patience. To create a successful small business you need to understand the culture, identify a niche, and have a good partner or friends (who can help you find opportunities and manage the bureaucracy).
Another opportunity for moving to China is to study, mostly taking a course in Chinese language and culture. This is the ideal way of learning about the culture and experiencing the country, but it also presumes that you have money to spare for paying for tuition and living costs. Internships in China present another great option to learn about the working in the local business environment while learning the language and exploring the culture, and include some personal working and learning experiences that help build the resume and lead to great jobs down the road.
YOU WANNA MOVE TO CHINA ? MUST WATCH VIDEO !!! MAKING A LIVING IN CHINA START BUSINESS IN CHINA
https://youtu.be/dC9Tkmm2v28

How to Market Your Small Business in China on a Shoestring

Marketing and promotion are keys to business success. However, small businesses and organisations often struggle to find time, the right people or money to mana...

Marketing and promotion are keys to business success. However, small businesses and organisations often struggle to find time, the right people or money to manage their marketing activities, especially when it comes to entering a new market overseas.
This webinar aims to guide European small businesses with limited resources to develop an effective marketing strategy in the Chinese market. It will explain the main differences in the essential aspects of marketing in China and how to adapt strategies for a successful operation.
After attending the webinar you will:
• Understand the marketing specificities of China;
• Be able to give clear direction to your marketing team;
• Adapt your main marketing messages to China;
• Be able to choose the right communication channels.
About the Speaker
Julia Bouron-Devos, CEO, MAPPsolution
Julia Bouron-Devos has 15 years of experience in marketing, communications and branding in Europe and Asia. During that time, she worked for both international groups as well as SMEs and start-ups so she understands the diverse challenges faced by these companies. She has been based in China since 2006 and has developed a strong local knowledge. In 2014 she created “MAPPsolution” which is a web-based marketing solution aiming to help SMEs develop effective marketing strategies and promotion plans to succeed in China.

Marketing and promotion are keys to business success. However, small businesses and organisations often struggle to find time, the right people or money to manage their marketing activities, especially when it comes to entering a new market overseas.
This webinar aims to guide European small businesses with limited resources to develop an effective marketing strategy in the Chinese market. It will explain the main differences in the essential aspects of marketing in China and how to adapt strategies for a successful operation.
After attending the webinar you will:
• Understand the marketing specificities of China;
• Be able to give clear direction to your marketing team;
• Adapt your main marketing messages to China;
• Be able to choose the right communication channels.
About the Speaker
Julia Bouron-Devos, CEO, MAPPsolution
Julia Bouron-Devos has 15 years of experience in marketing, communications and branding in Europe and Asia. During that time, she worked for both international groups as well as SMEs and start-ups so she understands the diverse challenges faced by these companies. She has been based in China since 2006 and has developed a strong local knowledge. In 2014 she created “MAPPsolution” which is a web-based marketing solution aiming to help SMEs develop effective marketing strategies and promotion plans to succeed in China.

2016 Google Developer Day - Beijing

Google Developer Day is an interactive event, providing the latest updates on Google technologies and open platforms for developers and industry leaders. Google...

Google Developer Day is an interactive event, providing the latest updates on Google technologies and open platforms for developers and industry leaders. Google Developer Day 2016 will be held on Dec. 8th in Beijing. We're excited to share our thoughts on innovative technologies and encourage developers to build the next big mobile web or native app today. For Chinese voiceover, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8SsJ-6lDUU

Google Developer Day is an interactive event, providing the latest updates on Google technologies and open platforms for developers and industry leaders. Google Developer Day 2016 will be held on Dec. 8th in Beijing. We're excited to share our thoughts on innovative technologies and encourage developers to build the next big mobile web or native app today. For Chinese voiceover, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8SsJ-6lDUU

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From Beijing Roger Ying Talks About Pandai.cn

Where in western countries we see peer-to-peer lending as a novelty enabled by the internet in China it has been a common practice for years!
As the banking sy...

Where in western countries we see peer-to-peer lending as a novelty enabled by the internet in China it has been a common practice for years!
As the banking system is state owned and they never had a any real competitive drive financial institutions have always catered to big corporations and government. With economic development in the last four decades there was a huge void in consumer and small business finance. This space has been covered by "underground banks", pawn shops, and "guarantee companies".
Consequently the lending market in China has been rather unstable, prone to fraud, and only geared to short term, high rate loans.
But this is changing as many online companies like Pandai.cn are bringing transparency and accountability to the system.
In this interview Roger Ying, Founder and CEO of Pandai.cn, tells us how the company is helping retail and business borrowers get much better deals, and explains how the platform works:

Where in western countries we see peer-to-peer lending as a novelty enabled by the internet in China it has been a common practice for years!
As the banking system is state owned and they never had a any real competitive drive financial institutions have always catered to big corporations and government. With economic development in the last four decades there was a huge void in consumer and small business finance. This space has been covered by "underground banks", pawn shops, and "guarantee companies".
Consequently the lending market in China has been rather unstable, prone to fraud, and only geared to short term, high rate loans.
But this is changing as many online companies like Pandai.cn are bringing transparency and accountability to the system.
In this interview Roger Ying, Founder and CEO of Pandai.cn, tells us how the company is helping retail and business borrowers get much better deals, and explains how the platform works:

Live Streaming Business in China (Part II)

In our previous episode, we discussed who live streamers are and how they're cashing in on the booming industry. In this week's show, we dive into what goes on ...

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We examine the unique manufacturing ecosystem that has emerged, gaining access to the world’s leading hardware-prototyping culture whilst challenging misconceptions from the west. The film looks at how the evolution of “Shanzhai” – or copycat manufacturing – has transformed traditional models of business, distribution and innovation, and asks what the rest of the world can learn from this so-called “Silicon Valley of hardware".
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Is China Taking Over the Caribbean

China is waging an aggressive campaign of seduction in the Caribbean, wooing countries away from relationships with rival Taiwan, opening markets for its expand...

China is waging an aggressive campaign of seduction in the Caribbean, wooing countries away from relationships with rival Taiwan, opening markets for its expanding economy, promising to send tourists, and shipping police to Haiti in the first communist deployment in the Western Hemisphere. And the United States, China'sCold War enemy, is benignly watching the Asian economic superpower move into its backyard.
For decades China and Taiwan used dollar diplomacy to win over small Caribbean nations where small projects building roads, bridges, wells and fisheries go a long way. But Beijing's growing economic clout is tipping the scales in the region. Caribbean trade with China increased 42 percent from 2003, the Chinese news agency Xinhua reported. The United States has applauded China's economic offensive, seeing it as a herald of political reform. "China's intensified interest in the Western Hemisphere does not imply a lack of focus by the United States," Roger Noriega, the U.S. assistant secretary for Western Hemisphere affairs, said in a letter to the editor of New Jersey's Newark Star Ledger. "The United States has long stood for expansion of global trade and consolidating democracy."
Recently, two Caribbean countries -- Dominica and Grenada -- switched allegiance to China, abandoning Taiwan, which China calls "a renegade province." Though democratic Taiwan is self-governing, communist Beijing insists the island is part of China. The two sides split amid civil war in 1949 and Beijing has since refused to have ties with any government that recognizes Taiwan. "Democratic, market-oriented Taiwan is a thorn in its side," said Steve Johnson, senior policy analyst at the conservative Washington, D.C.-based Heritage Foundation. Two weeks before Dominica changed sides, Taiwan gave it $9 million. China promised Dominica $112 million over the next six years.
Chinese Vice PresidentZeng Qinghong visited Jamaica for a three-day China-Caribbean economic and trade forum attended by hundreds of Chinese and Caribbean government officials and business executives. Robert Stephens, chairman of Jamaica's Fair Trade Commission and senior vice president of the JamaicanPort Authority, looks forward to future deals. "The Chinese would distribute goods throughout the Caribbean. Any increase in business would benefit Jamaica as a logistic distribution hub," he said. By the end of the forum, China added Antigua, the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, and St. Lucia to its approved travel destinations, promising the region a bigger piece of the fast-growing Chinese tourist market. Caribbean governments had sought the approved status to boost a tourism industry hard hit by the September 11terror attacks in the United States.
In the Caribbean, only five countries still maintain relations with Taiwan -- the Dominican Republic, Haiti, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. But China has commercial missions in the Dominican Republic and in Haiti, where in October China dispatched 95 police officers to join a U.N. peacekeeping force. It is Beijing's first contribution to a U.N. mission in the Western Hemisphere.

China is waging an aggressive campaign of seduction in the Caribbean, wooing countries away from relationships with rival Taiwan, opening markets for its expanding economy, promising to send tourists, and shipping police to Haiti in the first communist deployment in the Western Hemisphere. And the United States, China'sCold War enemy, is benignly watching the Asian economic superpower move into its backyard.
For decades China and Taiwan used dollar diplomacy to win over small Caribbean nations where small projects building roads, bridges, wells and fisheries go a long way. But Beijing's growing economic clout is tipping the scales in the region. Caribbean trade with China increased 42 percent from 2003, the Chinese news agency Xinhua reported. The United States has applauded China's economic offensive, seeing it as a herald of political reform. "China's intensified interest in the Western Hemisphere does not imply a lack of focus by the United States," Roger Noriega, the U.S. assistant secretary for Western Hemisphere affairs, said in a letter to the editor of New Jersey's Newark Star Ledger. "The United States has long stood for expansion of global trade and consolidating democracy."
Recently, two Caribbean countries -- Dominica and Grenada -- switched allegiance to China, abandoning Taiwan, which China calls "a renegade province." Though democratic Taiwan is self-governing, communist Beijing insists the island is part of China. The two sides split amid civil war in 1949 and Beijing has since refused to have ties with any government that recognizes Taiwan. "Democratic, market-oriented Taiwan is a thorn in its side," said Steve Johnson, senior policy analyst at the conservative Washington, D.C.-based Heritage Foundation. Two weeks before Dominica changed sides, Taiwan gave it $9 million. China promised Dominica $112 million over the next six years.
Chinese Vice PresidentZeng Qinghong visited Jamaica for a three-day China-Caribbean economic and trade forum attended by hundreds of Chinese and Caribbean government officials and business executives. Robert Stephens, chairman of Jamaica's Fair Trade Commission and senior vice president of the JamaicanPort Authority, looks forward to future deals. "The Chinese would distribute goods throughout the Caribbean. Any increase in business would benefit Jamaica as a logistic distribution hub," he said. By the end of the forum, China added Antigua, the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, and St. Lucia to its approved travel destinations, promising the region a bigger piece of the fast-growing Chinese tourist market. Caribbean governments had sought the approved status to boost a tourism industry hard hit by the September 11terror attacks in the United States.
In the Caribbean, only five countries still maintain relations with Taiwan -- the Dominican Republic, Haiti, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. But China has commercial missions in the Dominican Republic and in Haiti, where in October China dispatched 95 police officers to join a U.N. peacekeeping force. It is Beijing's first contribution to a U.N. mission in the Western Hemisphere.

Beijing college grads look to start small businesses

In March, the Beijing government set aside over 40,000 jobs for new college graduates. The fight for jobs remains fierce, with millions of young workers flooding the job market every year in China. Many of them, despite lacking both money and experience, opt to start their own businesses.CCTV's Tang Bo filed this report from Beijing.

9:02

Business in China-Lessons Learned From 3 Years Of Business In Beijing

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Business in China-Lessons Learned From 3 Years Of Business In Beijing

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China’s recycling businesses: A headache & an opportunity

With over 20 million plastic bottles thrown away every day in Beijing, plastic waste has b...

China’s recycling businesses: A headache & an opportunity

With over 20 million plastic bottles thrown away every day in Beijing, plastic waste has become a headache for city officials, but a lucrative business for some. Watch this video to learn more about the efforts that companies and the governments in Chinese cities are making to turn this headache into an opportunity.
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8:35

What You Don't Know About Beijing!

There are so many rumors about Beijing it's hard to know the truth, so here it is!
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Basic Chinese Phrases - Business Owners in Beijing Share Their Best Chinese Phrases

BasicChinese phrases taught to you by expats living in Beijing!
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Easier loans for small business in China

Shanghai has introduced measures to encourage lending to small businesses. The city will strengthen its credit guarantee system to reduce funding obstacles faced by small and micro firms. There are also plans to build an information sharing system to increase transparency between financial institutions and enterprises.

4:04

A little tour inside Beijing University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

A small tour around UIBE on the day we went to submit my sister into the school. Classes s...

A little tour inside Beijing University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

A small tour around UIBE on the day we went to submit my sister into the school. Classes still hadn't started so the school was kind of empty and many of the places were closed...
Un pequeño tour dentro de la UIBE el dia en que fuimos a suscribir a la Kami. La escuela estaba un tanto vacia y muchos lugares cerrados porque fuimos un mes antes de que las clases empezaran.

20:02

Air China Business Class A330 Beijing to Tokyo Narita

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business clas...

Air China Business Class A330 Beijing to Tokyo Narita

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the process of doing. The seats on this particular flight are angled lie flat, which are fine on a 3 hour journey but not great at all for red-eye flights. Food is always hit or miss with Air China. The breakfast at the business class lounge wasn't anything special or tasty. The hot food section was too small and really not up to the standards of Air China's regional competitors including the Taiwanese airlines.
The flight was a very remote gate and the bus ride to the plane took about 20 minutes. We got a very good tour of Beijing Capital international airport and it is amazing how big the airport is.
Onboard, I find myself in an old but clean A330. Comfy slippers were provided and the flight attendant quickly provided me with champagne and nuts. The younger flight attendants are usually the much nicer ones since they seem to be still in love with the business. One unusual thing I noticed on this flight was that the FAs can speak Japanese pretty well but they only made one announcement in Japanese (which surprised my Japanese seatmates as they assumed no one spoke Japanese). I had the Guizhou chicken onboard and it tasted restaurant quality but nothing outstanding.
Overall, service onboard is totally fine, but can a let down. I have met very nice and detailed oriented Air China staff, and these are generally the younger not jaded staff. Food was fine, but the entertainment is seriously outdated. Air China does have a newer generation of A330 business class seats but it is not clear which routes has them. Otherwise, I would definitely pick ANA over Air China on this route in the future.

Minds + Machines gets go-ahead to sell .vip in Beijing

Toby Hall, chief executive of Minds + MachinesGroupLimited (LON:MMX), tells Proactive they've received the green light in Beijing to start selling the hugely popular internet signature.
They were one of ten businesses to gain authorisation in a market of 22 mln people and thousands of small and emerging businesses.
MMX says the latest permission will further “accelerate” their progress in the People’s Republic.

25:01

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took o...

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and climbed towards a setting sun, it really felt as though I was briefly on another world.
For a long time I been waiting for the opportunity to experience the Hainan long haul business class. I have flown with Hainan in economy and domestic China business class, and had several flights where I found their FAs to be of 5 star level (Cathay and Singapore as my comparison). I have seen Hainan FAs treat passengers as though they were their own families, especially catering to the needs of elderly/disabled travelers or traveling mothers. It was certainly very impressive, and the benchmark I used to compare this flight to.
In terms of soft service, Hainan offers a surprisingly excellent amenity kit, comfortable pajamas, mattress pad and cover, and Bose headphones in business. On this flight, the crew were attentive and kind, especially the FA working the other aisle. Usually FAs offer to hang up jackets, but the FA in my aisle seemed to only offer it to 2/3 passengers while the other FA seemed to went down her aisle. Maybe it was a space issue. For me it wasn’t a big deal since my stuff won’t get wrinkled in the overhead space. Throughout the flight though I often had to ask for refills or else the glass would sit empty. There were a few times I was offered more wine or champagne and this was mostly done by the purser or FA in the other aisle. Otherwise they were very quick at taking away used plates and serving the next course. The FA in the K aisle does seem to be more experienced and her choice of wording reflect this. During my interactions with her she would often ask "Do you want more?" rather than "Are you done? Do you still need it."
I think the menu on this flight is quite extensive, and there were no big English errors that I spotted. Hainan has focused a lot on hiring international crew members, and there was a Western crew member on this flight. I think this effort has paid off with nice menus that don’t contain embarrassing and blatant English errors. As usual with mainland airlines, I find that the wine menu is a particular weak spot. On this flight there is a champagne but I could not find any details about online.
Hainan’s excellent and classy Bulgari amenity kit is one of my favorite business class kits now. Cathay’s kits are nowhere near the quality and quality provided by Hainan’s kit. The bag reminds me of the excellent Asiana first class kit in its form and design. Hainan’s amenity kit is made of very durable cloth and feels durable and heavy in your hands.
The seat is the only disappointment. With many airlines removing first class and focused on improving their business class, Hainan somehow decided to go with a 2x2x2 cabin without aisle access. All its regional competitors offer direct aisle access with the exception of Air China, so for them to go from a 1x2x1 cabin on their A330 to this is baffling to me. Honestly good luck trying to get out of the seat with a sleeping neighbor lying flat next to you. Funny enough, the Xiamen crew I met later on are also confused why Hainan would go backwards when it has no first class and all their competitors are switching to direct aisle access. JAL and KE have a 2x2x2 cabin but with aisle access for every seat, so hopefully Hainan will come to their senses and update their cabin on their flagship plane.
Overall, I had consistently good to great experiences on Hainan. The menu and food on this flight were good, however wine continue to be a weak spot. The amenity kit and headphones are a win. The biggest issue facing Hainan is really its seat. There is no privacy and almost impossible to exit with the neighboring seat flat. There are many design offering aisle access even in 2x2x2 formation and so to me there is no reason for them to deploy such an antiquated design. With the new Polaris and Delta One seats and service improvements and even Xiamen offering 1-2-1 business class, Hainan soon will have a difficult time competing with these seats and service improvements. All the US carriers need to do is to leverage their branding, lounge facilities, and any notable service changes to put the squeeze on small foreign carriers like Hainan or Xiamen.

16:44

China Airlines A350 Business Class Taipei to Beijing

First time on an A350! The more I see this plane the more I think it is one of the most be...

China Airlines A350 Business Class Taipei to Beijing

First time on an A350! The more I see this plane the more I think it is one of the most beautiful twinjets ever designed. It looks stunning in the China Airlines livery with the soft colors yet sleek looking nose. The curved wingtips also goes well with the flowing lines used in China Airlines' livery. The cabin feels high tech and everything is electronically displayed including the seatbelt sign. The center overhead bins are absent on the A350. While it is more spacious, I am not sure if the bins are enough for a fully occupied long haul business class. The mood lighting is beautiful as well. Overall the A350 simply feels sleek and alive with tech.
At the end I included scenes of the Summer Palace in Beijing. Beijing's smog can vary significantly in the span of a few hours and generally the spring summer months offers more smog free days. I would say out of 2 weeks half the days I was there had significant amount of smog.

Air China Business Class A330 Beijing to Tokyo Narita

In complete contrast to my Hainan Airlines flights, Air China's old/regional business class is in need of a serious overhaul, which they do seem to be in the process of doing. The seats on this particular flight are angled lie flat, which are fine on a 3 hour journey but not great at all for red-eye flights. Food is always hit or miss with Air China. The breakfast at the business class lounge wasn't anything special or tasty. The hot food section was too small and really not up to the standards of Air China's regional competitors including the Taiwanese airlines.
The flight was a very remote gate and the bus ride to the plane took about 20 minutes. We got a very good tour of Beijing Capital international airport and it is amazing how big the airport is.
Onboard, I find myself in an old but clean A330. Comfy slippers were provided and the flight attendant quickly provided me with champagne and nuts. The younger flight attendants are usually the much nicer ones since they seem to be still in love with the business. One unusual thing I noticed on this flight was that the FAs can speak Japanese pretty well but they only made one announcement in Japanese (which surprised my Japanese seatmates as they assumed no one spoke Japanese). I had the Guizhou chicken onboard and it tasted restaurant quality but nothing outstanding.
Overall, service onboard is totally fine, but can a let down. I have met very nice and detailed oriented Air China staff, and these are generally the younger not jaded staff. Food was fine, but the entertainment is seriously outdated. Air China does have a newer generation of A330 business class seats but it is not clear which routes has them. Otherwise, I would definitely pick ANA over Air China on this route in the future.

25:01

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took o...

Hainan Airlines Business Class 787-9 Boston Logan to Beijing Capital

This flight had probably the most beautiful takeoff I have experienced thus far. We took off during a worsening blizzard. Once we broke through the clouds and climbed towards a setting sun, it really felt as though I was briefly on another world.
For a long time I been waiting for the opportunity to experience the Hainan long haul business class. I have flown with Hainan in economy and domestic China business class, and had several flights where I found their FAs to be of 5 star level (Cathay and Singapore as my comparison). I have seen Hainan FAs treat passengers as though they were their own families, especially catering to the needs of elderly/disabled travelers or traveling mothers. It was certainly very impressive, and the benchmark I used to compare this flight to.
In terms of soft service, Hainan offers a surprisingly excellent amenity kit, comfortable pajamas, mattress pad and cover, and Bose headphones in business. On this flight, the crew were attentive and kind, especially the FA working the other aisle. Usually FAs offer to hang up jackets, but the FA in my aisle seemed to only offer it to 2/3 passengers while the other FA seemed to went down her aisle. Maybe it was a space issue. For me it wasn’t a big deal since my stuff won’t get wrinkled in the overhead space. Throughout the flight though I often had to ask for refills or else the glass would sit empty. There were a few times I was offered more wine or champagne and this was mostly done by the purser or FA in the other aisle. Otherwise they were very quick at taking away used plates and serving the next course. The FA in the K aisle does seem to be more experienced and her choice of wording reflect this. During my interactions with her she would often ask "Do you want more?" rather than "Are you done? Do you still need it."
I think the menu on this flight is quite extensive, and there were no big English errors that I spotted. Hainan has focused a lot on hiring international crew members, and there was a Western crew member on this flight. I think this effort has paid off with nice menus that don’t contain embarrassing and blatant English errors. As usual with mainland airlines, I find that the wine menu is a particular weak spot. On this flight there is a champagne but I could not find any details about online.
Hainan’s excellent and classy Bulgari amenity kit is one of my favorite business class kits now. Cathay’s kits are nowhere near the quality and quality provided by Hainan’s kit. The bag reminds me of the excellent Asiana first class kit in its form and design. Hainan’s amenity kit is made of very durable cloth and feels durable and heavy in your hands.
The seat is the only disappointment. With many airlines removing first class and focused on improving their business class, Hainan somehow decided to go with a 2x2x2 cabin without aisle access. All its regional competitors offer direct aisle access with the exception of Air China, so for them to go from a 1x2x1 cabin on their A330 to this is baffling to me. Honestly good luck trying to get out of the seat with a sleeping neighbor lying flat next to you. Funny enough, the Xiamen crew I met later on are also confused why Hainan would go backwards when it has no first class and all their competitors are switching to direct aisle access. JAL and KE have a 2x2x2 cabin but with aisle access for every seat, so hopefully Hainan will come to their senses and update their cabin on their flagship plane.
Overall, I had consistently good to great experiences on Hainan. The menu and food on this flight were good, however wine continue to be a weak spot. The amenity kit and headphones are a win. The biggest issue facing Hainan is really its seat. There is no privacy and almost impossible to exit with the neighboring seat flat. There are many design offering aisle access even in 2x2x2 formation and so to me there is no reason for them to deploy such an antiquated design. With the new Polaris and Delta One seats and service improvements and even Xiamen offering 1-2-1 business class, Hainan soon will have a difficult time competing with these seats and service improvements. All the US carriers need to do is to leverage their branding, lounge facilities, and any notable service changes to put the squeeze on small foreign carriers like Hainan or Xiamen.

24:49

Hainan Airlines A330 Business Class Beijing to Guangzhou

Service-wise I think Hainan is a 5 star airline. Aside from my Singapore business class fl...

Hainan Airlines A330 Business Class Beijing to Guangzhou

Service-wise I think Hainan is a 5 star airline. Aside from my Singapore business class flight, I don't think I have met a more friendly, approachable, and professional crew. The flight had a lot of family with small children as well as a young man on crutches. I saw the purser actually tuck in a sleeping mother and her son. Another mother needed help getting into sleeping position with her young son in her arms and the crew brought extra pillows to help cushion her arms and make her more comfortable. The crew came by multiple times to help the young man get up for the bathroom and recline his seat for resting. This is the type of service often shown in advertisements but rarely seen in real life, which makes shows how extraordinary this crew was.The purser saw me taking pictures and encouraged me to take as much as I want. We had a short conversation and at the end she gifted me with a box of refrigerator magnets. The magnets were shaped like FAs and showcased the three different crew uniforms. It was certainly a very special gift.
The airport experience was also interesting. Hainan domestic leaves from terminal 1 while Hainan international leaves from terminal 2. In terminal one, Hainan has a separate checkin section for premium members with a separate security area that is directly connected to the lounges which are then connect to the rest of the terminal. This means a relatively seamless and private experience from checkin to boarding. The lounge food options were poor during the morning with no hot food options and unappetizing cold food items. There was also no real view of the tarmac however this is Beijing's oldest and smallest terminal so I was not expecting much.
Otherwise on this 3 hour flight, we had a multi-course meal that was well presented but not particularly tasty. I ordered the tom yum soup from the special menu and although certainly not the most authentic tom yum soup, it was spicy and tangy.
Seat wise it is 1-2-1 on the A330 which means a lot of privacy and aisle access. It was a spacious seat similar to Asiana's business class.

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A Business in China? - Bridget Rooth. OTL14024

Bridget Rooth is English but grew up and lived in several different countries before movin...

A Business in China? - Bridget Rooth. OTL14024

Bridget Rooth is English but grew up and lived in several different countries before moving to China in 2003 with her family. She first found employment as a communications officer for an international law firm in Beijing where she worked for a number of years. Then in 2008 she decided to branch out on her own and established English Trackers - an online proofreading, editing and translation company. In today’s edition of ‘On the Level’ she talks to FergusThompson about the challenges and rewards of setting up and running a small business in China.

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Doing business in China (Full Episode)

In this episode of The Airport Economist Tim is in Shanghai, the commercial capital of Chi...

Doing business in China (Full Episode)

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After I left Luoyang, I hopped on a plane and made my way to Beijing. A city, which since the 2008 Olympics, has really opened itself up to the west more than most cities in mainland China. When I arrived at the airport, I met up with my guide, Kurt, and headed to the hotel so I could get checked in. The next day, I met up with Kurt and our driver to head to the “Temple of Heaven” there in Beijing (01:55). A Daoist temple constructed in the 15th century, it was the site of ceremonies held by the emperors of imperial China. Next, we headed to the world-famous Tiananmen square which was the site of the protests of 1989 (04:24). There stood the Hall of the People, Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and of course Tiananmen Gate. Kurt pointed me to the place where the famous “tank man” stood, claimed that he lives in his neighborhood, and knows his true identity!
We made our way inside of the gate amongst the hundreds of people who are making their way inside. Kurt pointed out that the crowds today were benign compared to earlier this season due to the height of the tourist season soon wrapping up. He also pointed out the line to Mao Zedong’s mausoleum was extremely long, as normal, and that people have been waiting basically all day long to see the former leader’s remains in a transparent coffin.
Making our way through the gate, we hoofed it into the Forbidden City (07:12). The home of Imperial China’s Emperors for hundreds of years, it’s a vast collection of walls, gates, and halls and extremely vast area, covering over 170 acres. Kurt pointed out that the Hall of Supreme Harmony’s square (10:40) was purposely left clear of trees as majority of Chinese courtyards have due to the believe that people who wanted to assassinate the Emperor could fly from tree-to-tree, just like the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. After we looked around through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, we made our way Northwest to see the Hall of Mental Cultivation and it’s throne they have there (13:12). From there, we made our way Northeast to see another throne in the Hall of HeavenlyPurity (14:49).
Making our way through the city, we passed through the Imperial Gardens (15:17) and finally the Gate of Divine Prowess (16:01). After we left the Forbidden City, we met up with the driver and went to a local noodle restaurant to grab some lunch. Kurt said that this place is a restaurant were the locals eat and offer the best noodles in town. We sat down and you could see the cooks preparing the noodles in the background. When the waiters brought the dish out, sure enough, it was the best damn plate of noodles and lamb kabobs I’ve had in a long time! Later that night, I went to an incredible acrobat show “The Wonderful Han” (https://youtu.be/jMS_Ngd5wLU). After, I called it a day to get some rest for heading to the Great Wall in the morning—which will be in the next video.
The day after, we went to a local tea house (16:48) where a hostess introduced me to the art of Chinese tea brewing and the many different varieties of Chinese tea. After buying several bags of tea and accessories, we drive to the NationalStonePlace in town where I was taken on a tour of the factory where they make and carve Jade. There, they showed how Jade is cleaned, carved, and polished (16:58). Inside is the most elaborate Jade statues, both large and small, that I’ve ever laid eyes upon—including the white jade medals that was issued to winners at the 2008 Olympics. After trying not to break the bank there, we headed to the Summer Palace (20:32). The Palace has been around for a while but best known as being the temporary residence of Empress Dowager Cixi, one of the most powerful Empresses in the history of China. Some of the key places inside the palace is the Marble boat (24:35), world’s longest covered promenade (by Guinness World Records)—the Long Corridor (21:59), Longevity Hill (22:32), the Tower of Buddhist Incense (22:43), Kunming Lake (23:10), and statue of Guanyin (23:56).
Beijing was a great place to experience the history of Imperial China as well as see evidence of China’s booming economic and technological development. Even through it’s under a tight grip by the Chinese government and the very visible military presence, it feels similar to other international cities such as Tokyo or New York, .
My next and final video will be about my trip to the Great Wall, Ming tombs, and another theater production in Beijing. Once complete, my link will be posted here.

LONDON STREET FOOD, CRISPY DUCK, PEKING DUCK, BEIJING ROAST DUCK, AMAZING STREET FOOD IN LONDON The name Chinatown has been used at different times to describe different places in London. The present Chinatown is part of the City of Westminster, occupying the area in and around Gerrard Street. It contains a number of Chinese restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, souvenir shops, and other Chinese-run businesses. The first area in London known as Chinatown was located in the Limehouse area of the East End of London.[1] At the start of the 20th century, the Chinese population of London was concentrated in that area, setting up businesses which catered to the Chinese sailors who frequented in Docklands. The area began to become known through exaggerated reports and tales of (the then-legal) opium dens and slum housing, rather than the Chinese restaurants and supermarkets in the current Chinatown. However, much of the area was damaged by aerial bombing during the Blitz in World War II, although a number of elderly Chinese still choose to live in this area. After World War II, however, the growing popularity of Chinese cuisine and an influx of immigrants from Hong Kong led to an increasing number of Chinese restaurants being opened elsewhere.
The present Chinatown, which is off Shaftesbury Avenue did not start to be established until the 1970s. Up until then, it was a regular Soho area, run-down, with Gerrard Street the main thoroughfare. It was dominated by the Post Office, facing MacclesfieldStreet, and other major establishments were The Tailor & CutterHouse, at 43/44, now a Chinese supermarket and restaurant, the Boulougne Restaurant, near the Wardour Street end, and by PeterMario's Restaurant at the other end. Other businesses included a master baker's, the SariCentre, Lesgrain FrenchCoffee House, Harrison Marks' GlamourStudio, an Indian restaurant and various brothels. Probably the first Chinese restaurants opened in Lisle Street, parallel to Gerrard St, and then spread gradually. The Tailor & Cutter did not close down until around 1974.
The area boasts over 80 restaurants showcasing some of London's finest and most authentic Asian cuisine.[2]
In 2005, the property developer Rosewheel proposed a plan to redevelop the eastern part of Chinatown. The plan was opposed by many of the existing retailers in Chinatown, as they believe that the redevelopment will drive out the traditional Chinese retail stores from the area and change the ethnic characteristic of Chinatown.
The London Chinatown Community Centre (LCCC) has been housed in the Chinatown area since it was founded in 1980 by Dr Abraham Lue. The Centre claims to have received 40,000 people for help and assistance since its foundation. Located since 1998 on the 2nd floor of 28-29 Gerrard Street, the Centre relocated to 2 LeicesterCourt in 2012, above the Hippodrome Casino. John Dryden (1631–1700) lived for a while at 43 Gerrard Street, which is commemorated by a blue plaque.[4] Another plaque, on number 9, marks the meeting of Samuel Johnson and Joshua Reynolds at the Turk's Head Tavern to found The Club, a dining club, in 1764.[5] In fiction, Charles Dickens sets the home of Mr Jaggers, the lawyer in Great Expectations, in "a house on the south side of that street. Rather a stately house of its kind, but dolefully in want of painting, and with dirty windows [and with ...] a stone hall... a dark brown staircase ... dark brown rooms... panelled walls".[6] A Royal Society of Arts blue plaque commemorates Edmund Burke at 37 Gerrard Street.[7]
In the Roaring Twenties, the 43 Club was set up at number 43, as a jazz club notorious for outrageous parties frequented by the rich and powerful.[8] It was eventually closed down by direct order of the Home Office and the proprietor, Kate Meyrick, was imprisoned. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club started in Gerrard Street in the basement of No. 39.[9]
In 1953, No. 4 Gerrard Street was a small studio where the theatrical photographer George Harrison Marks and his partner Pamela Green, lived and worked. By the late 1950s, with the success of Kamera Publications, they had taken over No. 5 next door and had a much larger studio on the top floor. In the early 1960s the ground floor at No. 4 became a gallery. The director Michael Powell copied their sets for the classic film Peeping Tom, in which Green also starred.
A basement in Gerrard Street was the location of the first rehearsal of Led Zeppelin in August 1968, where they played "Train Kept A-Rollin'".[10] The exact location of the basement is unknown, and it is believed to have been converted into business premises many years ago. crispy duck, peking duck, crispy duck London, Chinatown, london,

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China, the subject of this article, attracts foreigners by its past and present profile: an old eastern culture that is rapidly rising to take its place among the world’s greatest modern civilizations, a stature that is all the more intriguing given the way it is blazing its own path in terms of the social contract. Do not be dissuaded by an element of bad press in the West; news tends to wallow in the alternative reality of political drama, while the realities on the street are something quite else. Chinese people are indeed largely welcoming and open, and opportunities abound for the astute.
Yet China is not easy. Strange food, different ways of doing things, different social contracts and exp